Trip from Ballardvale, MA to Peabody, MA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

33m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Peabody, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ballardvale, MA to Peabody, MA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lowell Street, South Main Street, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Lowell Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 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

8.5 miles from Ballardvale, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lowell Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tewksbury Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Tewksbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Woburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 28 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tewksbury Street

Turn right onto Tewksbury Street

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Woburn Street

At end of road, turn right onto Woburn Street

Navigation decision point

2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 28 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 28 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

10.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | Flint Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Flint Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

16.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lowell Street	3.8 mi	8m
South Main Street	3.5 mi	5m
Elm Street	2.3 mi	4m
Russell Street	2 mi	3m
Park Street	1.5 mi	2m
Ballardvale Road	1.1 mi	2m
Winter Street	0.7 mi	1m
Andover Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Lowell Street — 3.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale, MA and Peabody, MA.

Start on Marland Street

164 ft · 7 sec · Marland Street

Turn right onto Tewksbury Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tewksbury Street

Turn right onto Andover Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Andover Street

At end of road, turn right onto Woburn Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Woburn Street

Turn left onto Ballardvale Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballardvale Road

At end of road, turn right onto MA 28

3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto MA 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Winter Street

Continue on MA 62

1.5 mi · 2 min · Park Street

Continue on MA 62

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 62

2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Flint Street

227 ft · 4 sec · Flint Street

Turn straight onto Boston Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Boston Street

Turn left onto Russell Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

Continue on Lowell Street

3.8 mi · 8 min · Lowell Street

Turn left onto Endicott Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Endicott Street

Turn right onto Warren Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Warren Street

At end of road, turn right onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Central Street

Turn right

418 ft · 30 sec

Arrive at 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 8.5 miles from Ballardvale, MA, or about 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 16.9 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 15m 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 Peabody, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ballardvale, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 16.9 miles and 33m.

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 Lowell Street for about 3.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Ballardvale, MA · 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

Brunswick, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Ballardvale, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peabody, MA

The final approach into Peabody, 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 Peabody, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 16.9

View on nps.gov

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 15.2

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 5.8

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 16.9

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour $15 near mile 16.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.41 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$2.95	$5.90
premium	$4.82	$3.21	$6.42
diesel	$5.61	$3.73	$7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lawrence, MA - Tesla Supercharger

Lawrence, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield Inn - Tewksbury

Tewksbury, MA

CHARGESMART_EV

10 DCFC

Keri Plaza

Tewksbury, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Fermin Family LLC

Lawrence, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Autel - Eco Auto

Tewksbury, MA

AUTEL

4 DCFC

RED_E: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 AUTEL: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.1	$1.77	$0.81
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.48	$0.68
EV Truck/SUV	6.8	$2.37	$1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Ballardvale, MA

Late night in Ballardvale on Wednesday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peabody, MA

Late night in Peabody on Wednesday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

33m 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 Peabody, MA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lowell Street, South Main Street, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.5 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 $2.70 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 route from Ballardvale, MA to Peabody, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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