How far is Beverly, MA from Ballardvale, MA?

The driving distance from Beverly, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.48 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.99 mi
24.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.48 mi
Kilometers
37.79 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballardvale
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Beverly
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beverly
2026-04-15T02:25
Arrive Ballardvale
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beverly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Beverly
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Ballardvale
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beverly and Ballardvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beverly and Ballardvale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    66 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cabot Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cabot Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Dodge Street

    1273 ft · 16 sec · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston

    529 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington

    1044 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    724 ft · 21 sec · Salem Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Salem Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    1856 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover

    2109 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 125 North: Ballardvale Street, Andover, North Andover, Merrimack College

    116 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    153 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ballardvale Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ballardvale Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Andover Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tewksbury Street

    555 ft · 16 sec · Tewksbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marland Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Marland Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beverly and Ballardvale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
11.7 mi · 50%
I 93 North
3.28 mi · 14%
Ballardvale Street
2.13 mi · 9%
Lowell Street
1.65 mi · 7%
Salem Street
1.2 mi · 5%
Cabot Street
1.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 18m from Beverly
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Beverly and Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beverly to Ballardvale?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Beverly and 11.7 miles from Ballardvale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Beverly and Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beverly and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 14.99 mi (24.13 km).

Beverly

#1 Beverly

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population42,242
Coordinates42.5584300, -70.8800500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ballardvale

Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6250900, -71.1606100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Beverly (-70.88005, 42.55843)
End: Ballardvale (-71.16061, 42.62509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.80 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $4.49 $3.73 $7.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beverly and Ballardvale. The current time is 02:25:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.