How far is Ballardvale, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Ballardvale, MA to Salem, MA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballardvale and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale and Salem.
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Start on Marland Street
50 m · 8 sec · Marland Street
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Turn right onto Tewksbury Street
555 ft · 15 sec · Tewksbury Street
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Turn right onto Andover Street
3145 ft · 2 min · Andover Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woburn Street
610 ft · 22 sec · Woburn Street
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Turn left onto Ballardvale Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ballardvale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Winter Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1281 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Flint Street
69 m · 5 sec · Flint Street
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Turn straight onto Boston Street
739 ft · 16 sec · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Russell Street
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
4.3 mi · 9 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Essex Street
2238 ft · 47 sec · Essex Street
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Turn slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Summer Street
102 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norman Street
27 m · 2 sec · Norman Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norman Street
617 ft · 12 sec · Norman Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
72 m · 6 sec · Margin Street
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Turn right onto Gedney Street
46 m · 7 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballardvale and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lowell Street
Continue on Lowell Street
4.33 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ballardvale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballardvale to Salem?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Ballardvale and 16.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ballardvale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near North Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
City Hall Plaza
Salem City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Salem. Straight-line distance: 15.28 mi (24.59 km).
#1 Ballardvale
Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6250900, -71.1606100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gedney Street (-70.896727, 42.519261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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