Origin
Ballardvale, MA
Late night in Ballardvale on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballardvale, MA to Lynn, MA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Lynn, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Walnut Street, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 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
9.8 miles from Ballardvale, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Woburn Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Woburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.3 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Woburn Street
At end of road, turn right onto Woburn Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Peabody
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
5
10.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
6
18.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ballardvale, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
Saugus
12.8 mi in
|
~22m
Lynnfield
12.8 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Walnut Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ballardvale Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 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 end of road, turn right onto Woburn Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Woburn Street
5
Turn left onto Ballardvale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballardvale Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Street
8
Turn right onto Haverhill Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Haverhill Street
9
Enter roundabout
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
10
Continue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
16
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
18
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
19
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 sec
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Market Square
20
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
21
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
22
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
23
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
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 9.8 miles from Ballardvale, MA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 miles.
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 19.7 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, 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 19.7 miles and 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Ballardvale, MA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Ballardvale, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, MA
The final approach into Lynn, 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 Lynn, 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
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 12 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Lynn, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Walnut Street, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 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 $3.15 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Woburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.3 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ballardvale, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
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