How far is Lynn, MA from Ballardvale, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
20.37 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.34 mi
24.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.37 mi
Kilometers
32.78 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballardvale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Ballardvale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lynn
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Ballardvale
10.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Common Street

    3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Square

    640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street

    116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1413 ft · 22 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    2438 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

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

    2109 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    116 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    153 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ballardvale Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ballardvale Street

  25. 25

    Continue on River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Andover Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tewksbury Street

    555 ft · 16 sec · Tewksbury Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Marland Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Marland Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
6.05 mi · 30%
Walnut Street
3.4 mi · 17%
Water Street
2.95 mi · 14%
Ballardvale Street
2.13 mi · 10%
River Street
0.89 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

5.59 mi · 00h 06m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 16m from Lynn
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Lynn to Ballardvale?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Lynn and 10.2 miles from Ballardvale.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneham

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 Stoneham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 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 10.3 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 10.9 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 10.1 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 Stoneham.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
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: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Ballardvale (-71.16061, 42.62509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 Lynn and Ballardvale. The current time is 21:23:45.

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.