How far is Peabody, MA from Ballardvale, MA?
The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Ballardvale, MA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peabody and Ballardvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody and Ballardvale.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Central Street
671 ft · 32 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Lowell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp right toward MA 128 South: Boston
578 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
1044 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
724 ft · 21 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
1856 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
2109 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 125 North: Ballardvale Street, Andover, North Andover, Merrimack College
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
153 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Ballardvale Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Ballardvale Street
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Continue on River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn left onto Andover Street
119 m · 17 sec · Andover Street
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Turn left onto Tewksbury Street
555 ft · 16 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 Peabody 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.16 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Ballardvale?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Peabody and 9.5 miles from Ballardvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Peabody and Chance Rain Showers near Ballardvale.
Stop Ideas Near Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Ballardvale. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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