Origin
Methuen, MA
Late night in Methuen on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, 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
15m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Ballardvale, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Methuen to Ballardvale is 9.6 miles and takes about 15m via I 93, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a brief segment of a larger journey. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, so be prepared for a slight shift in road type as you travel. Plan for this drive to be completed within a single day, as it requires minimal time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Lowell Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Dascomb Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clark Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Andover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tewksbury Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on Osgood Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Osgood Street
2
Turn left onto MA 113
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Frontage Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Dascomb Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dascomb Road
9
Turn right onto Clark Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Andover Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Andover Street
11
Turn slight right onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
12
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marland Street
13
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Boston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Boston
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, 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 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Frontage Road
At end of road, turn left onto Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Dascomb Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dascomb Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Ballardvale, MA
Late night in Ballardvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 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
19 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
15m 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 drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I 93, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.5 miles on this interstate. Expect a transition from highway speeds to local roads as you approach your destination. The initial part of the drive will feel like a typical interstate experience, while the latter half will involve navigating local streets like Lowell Street and Dascomb Road. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more deliberate local driving.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 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 Methuen, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Tewksbury and Andover.
Tewksbury
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
Andover
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 5.5 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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