How far is Methuen, MA from Town of North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Methuen, MA to Town of North Andover, MA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.26 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.51 mi
10.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.68 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of North Andover
Sat, Nov 7, 9:08 AM EST
Return by in Methuen
Sat, Nov 7, 9:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Methuen
2026-11-07T08:53
Arrive Town of North Andover
Sat, Nov 7, 9:08 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Methuen
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Methuen
3.6 mi
00h 07m
To Town of North Andover
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Methuen and Town of North Andover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Methuen and Town of North Andover.

  1. 1

    Start on Osgood Street

    1185 ft · 26 sec · Osgood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Salem Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Loring Street

    137 m · 11 sec · Loring Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson Street

    153 m · 12 sec · Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Salem Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Methuen and Town of North Andover.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Street
2.46 mi · 34%
Broadway
2.43 mi · 33%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.94 mi · 27%
Osgood Street
0.22 mi · 3%
Johnson Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Loring Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Turn right onto Broadway

2.43 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 07m from Methuen
Leave By
8:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Methuen and Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog near Town of North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Methuen to Town of North Andover?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 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?

North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Methuen and 3.7 miles from Town of North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog around Methuen and Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog near Town of North Andover.

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Andover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andover.

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Methuen and Town of North Andover. Straight-line distance: 6.51 mi (10.48 km).

Methuen

#1 Methuen

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,910
Coordinates42.7262000, -71.1908900
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Town of North Andover

Town of North Andover is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6713500, -71.0865500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Methuen (-71.19089, 42.7262)
End: Town of North Andover (-71.08655, 42.67135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.15
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $1.08 $2.15
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.25 $2.50
Premium $5.23 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.30 $1.64 $3.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Methuen and Town of North Andover. The current time is 08:53:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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