How far is Lawrence, MA from Ballardvale, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Ballardvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Ballardvale.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 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 Lawrence 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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
1.44 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence 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 Lawrence to Ballardvale?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Lawrence and 3.2 miles from Ballardvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Andover.
Haverhill station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 5.66 mi (9.11 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
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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