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

The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Town of North Andover, MA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
16.39 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.76 mi
20.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.37 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of North Andover
Sat, Nov 7, 9:22 AM EST
Return by in Peabody
Sat, Nov 7, 9:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peabody
2026-11-07T08:53
Arrive Town of North Andover
Sat, Nov 7, 9:22 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peabody
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
Topsfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Peabody
8.2 mi
00h 14m
To Town of North Andover
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 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 Peabody and Town of North Andover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    58 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2607 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Andover Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Salisbury, Portsmouth NH

    2817 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Topsfield, Boxford

    996 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Topsfield Road, Boxford

    111 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Topsfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Topsfield Road Extension

    114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Boxford Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Salem Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peabody 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
6.41 mi · 39%
Andover Street
2.82 mi · 17%
Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 11%
Topsfield Road
1.38 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.27 mi · 8%
Lawrence Road
1.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

5.87 mi · 00h 07m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsfield
00h 14m from Peabody
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Town of North Andover?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Peabody and 8.2 miles from Town of North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Topsfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topsfield, 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 Topsfield.

RAIL

Haverhill station

19 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Town of North Andover. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).

Peabody

#1 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
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: Peabody (-70.92866, 42.52787)
End: Town of North Andover (-71.08655, 42.67135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.40
Round trip
$4.81
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.40 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.82 $2.79 $5.59
Premium $5.23 $3.03 $6.06
Diesel $6.30 $3.66 $7.31

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 Peabody 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.