Origin
Lynn, MA
Night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Ballardvale, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
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.
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Ballardvale, MA covers 20.4 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 I 93, Walnut Street, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 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
10.2 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 20.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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North Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
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 35
Toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
8
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 125 North: Ballardvale Street, Andover, North Andover, Merrimack College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 125 North: Ballardvale Street, Andove...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Andover and Merrimack College.
Providence Rhode Island
9.9 mi in
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~17m
Andover
16.6 mi in
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~25m
Merrimack College
17 mi in
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~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Ballardvale Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hopkins Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
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Rogers Avenue
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
3
Continue on North Common Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Common Street
4
Continue on Market Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Market Square
5
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
Federal Street
6
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Federal Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
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Marion Street
8
Continue on Marion Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marion Street
9
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Kirtland Street
10
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
12
Turn left onto MA 129
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Water Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopkins Street
16
Turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
18
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 93
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
382 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MA 125 North: Ballardvale Street, Andover, North Andover, Merrimack College
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto MA 125
503 ft
·
18 sec
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MA 125
24
Turn left onto Ballardvale Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ballardvale Street
25
Continue on River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
26
Turn left onto Andover Street
389 ft
·
17 sec
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Andover Street
27
Turn left onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
28
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
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Marland Street
29
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
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 10.2 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 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 20.4 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 17m 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 Ballardvale, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 20.4 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynn, 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 I 93 for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Lynn, MA · 17m 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 20.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ballardvale, MA
The final approach into Ballardvale, 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 Ballardvale, 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
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
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: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
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
Ballardvale, MA
Night in Ballardvale on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
1 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 Lynn, MA to Ballardvale, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Walnut Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Lynn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 20.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lynn, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Andover and Merrimack College.
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