Origin
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Ballardvale, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverhill, MA
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Ballardvale, MA
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Trip Overview
Haverhill, MA to Ballardvale, MA is 14.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 495 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and local street navigation, making it a practical choice for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger journey. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking to cover a short distance with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Andover Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lupine Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on MA 125
442 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
3
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
7
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 99
Toward MA 28: Lawrence, Andover
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto MA 28
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Railroad Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Railroad Street
11
Turn left onto Essex Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Essex Street
12
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
School Street
13
Turn right onto Lupine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lupine Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Central Street
431 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Andover Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Andover Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Andover Street
17
Turn slight right onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
18
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marland Street
19
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Lawrence, Andover
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 99
Toward MA 28: Lawrence, Andover
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Central Street
At end of road, turn right onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Andover Street
At end of road, turn left onto Andover Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:39 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
23m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with nearly half of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 49% highway driving, primarily on I-495, where you can maintain steady speeds for stretches up to 7.3 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the drive shifts to local roads like River Street and Andover Street, requiring more attention to traffic signals and intersections. This blend means you get a taste of highway efficiency before navigating more urban or suburban environments.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Ballardvale, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Andover along the way.
Andover
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 495. 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: at 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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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