How far is Methuen, MA from Ballardvale, MA?
The driving distance from Methuen, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
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 Methuen and Ballardvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen and Ballardvale.
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Start on Osgood Street
23 m · 4 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1432 ft · 37 sec · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
808 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frontage Road
796 ft · 22 sec · Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dascomb Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dascomb Road
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Turn right onto Clark Road
2489 ft · 1 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Andover Street
764 ft · 33 sec · 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 Methuen 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 93 South
Merge slight left
5.51 mi · 00h 06m
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 Methuen 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 Methuen to Ballardvale?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 4.8 miles from Methuen and 4.8 miles from Ballardvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Methuen 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 Methuen and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.51 km).
#1 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
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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