Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, MA to Ballardvale, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Peabody, MA
Vika Glitter
Ballardvale, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Peabody, MA to Ballardvale, MA is 19 miles and takes about 32m via Yankee Division Highway/Lowell Street/I 93, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a convenient local journey. Expect a relatively straightforward drive that's mostly composed of local roads with a brief highway segment. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through various surface streets and intersections. While the route involves some use of the Yankee Division Highway and I 93, these segments constitute only 16% of the total journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. Prepare for a driving experience that requires consistent attention to turns and local traffic patterns rather than extended periods of highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 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 1.7 miles in near MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 129 / Salem Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
15.2 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
15.6 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 Peabody, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Wilmington, Concord New Hampshire, Andover and Merrimack College.
Wilmington
8.8 mi in
|
~14m
Concord New Hampshire
12 mi in
|
~20m
Andover
15.2 mi in
|
~25m
Merrimack College
15.6 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Lowell Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| I 93 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ballardvale Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Salem Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tewksbury Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto Lowell Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lowell Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Boston
6
Merge onto MA 128
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
9
Continue on MA 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on MA 129
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
12
Merge onto I 93
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Turn straight onto MA 125
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
MA 125
16
Turn left onto Ballardvale Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ballardvale Street
17
Continue on River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
18
Turn left onto Andover Street
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
Andover Street
19
Turn left onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
20
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marland Street
21
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
Morning in Ballardvale on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 Peabody, MA to Ballardvale, MA covers 19 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Lowell Street, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Peabody, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Peabody, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Wilmington, Concord New Hampshire, Andover and Merrimack College.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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