Origin
Ballardvale, MA
Late night in Ballardvale on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
32m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tewksbury Street, Andover Street, Woburn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14 miles from Ballardvale, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tewksbury Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andover Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woburn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ballardvale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tewksbury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale, MA and Beverly, MA.
1
Start on Marland Street
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marland Street
2
Turn right onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
3
Turn right onto Andover Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woburn Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Woburn Street
5
Turn left onto Ballardvale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballardvale Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Winter Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Winter Street
8
Continue on Park Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
9
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on Elm Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street
11
Keep slight right to continue on Flint Street
226 ft
·
5 sec
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Flint Street
12
Turn straight onto Boston Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Boston Street
13
Turn left onto Russell Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Street
14
Continue on Lowell Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 1 North: Danvers, Newburyport
443 ft
·
17 sec
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US 1 North: Danvers, Newburyport
16
Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on Newbury Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Newbury Street
18
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 114 East: Peabody
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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MA 114 East: Peabody
19
Merge slight left onto Andover Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Andover Street
20
Turn left onto Garden Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden Street
21
Turn left onto Prince Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Prince Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street
331 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on Holten Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Holten Street
24
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
25
Continue on Conant Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Conant Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elliott Street
27
Turn left onto Rantoul Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rantoul Street
28
Turn left onto Cabot Street
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cabot Street
29
Turn right onto Colon Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Colon Street
30
Turn slight left onto Sohier Road
52 ft
·
6 sec
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Sohier Road
31
Turn left
20 ft
·
1 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14 miles from Ballardvale, MA, or about 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ballardvale, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ballardvale, MA
This is one driving day of about 28 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ballardvale, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14 mi from Ballardvale, MA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14 miles from Ballardvale, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beverly, MA
The final approach into Beverly, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Beverly, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Beverly, MA
Late night in Beverly on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
14 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tewksbury Street, Andover Street, Woburn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Ballardvale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ballardvale, MA to Beverly, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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