How far is Haverhill, MA from Ballardvale, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Ballardvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Ballardvale.
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Start on Main Street
135 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence
1719 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Lawrence, Andover
1451 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1733 ft · 40 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
30 m · 2 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto School Street
541 ft · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Lupine Road
3226 ft · 2 min · Lupine Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Street
131 m · 18 sec · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andover Street
3270 ft · 1 min · Andover Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Andover Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Andover Street
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Turn slight right onto Tewksbury Street
534 ft · 19 sec · Tewksbury Street
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Turn left onto Marland Street
50 m · 7 sec · Marland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Ballardvale.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
7.25 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill to Ballardvale?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Haverhill and 7.4 miles from Ballardvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haverhill and Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.13 km).
#1 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballardvale
Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6250900, -71.1606100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballardvale (-71.16061, 42.62509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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