Origin
Beverly, MA
Late night in Beverly on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, MA to Ballardvale, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Ballardvale, MA
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Trip Overview
Beverly, MA to Ballardvale, MA is 23.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a fair amount of turning, characteristic of local travel, rather than a long, straight highway haul. It's an ideal route for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without committing to an all-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| I 93 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ballardvale Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lowell Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Salem Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Cabot Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dodge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
127 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right
218 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabot Street
5
Turn slight right onto MA 1A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dodge Street
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
10
Continue on MA 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on MA 129
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
13
Merge onto I 93
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Turn straight onto MA 125
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
MA 125
17
Turn left onto Ballardvale Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ballardvale Street
18
Continue on River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
19
Turn left onto Andover Street
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
Andover Street
20
Turn left onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
21
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marland Street
22
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Ballardvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating more intersections and changes in direction than you might on a pure interstate route. With only a 13% highway share, much of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more localized navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to your surroundings.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beverly, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Wilmington, Concord New Hampshire, Andover and Merrimack College.
Boston
1.5 mi in
|
~2m
Wilmington
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Concord New Hampshire
16.4 mi in
|
~25m
Andover
19.7 mi in
|
~29m
Merrimack College
20.1 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Beverly, MA
Full guide →Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore. In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ballardvale, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ballardvale, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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