Origin
Methuen, MA
Morning in Methuen on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, MA to Town of North Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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
Town of North Andover, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Methuen to North Andover is 7.3 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Salem Street, Broadway, and Massachusetts Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, making it a very local journey. Expect a straightforward drive that won't eat up much time or resources. It’s a quick connection perfect for a brief errand or a simple transition between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Osgood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Street
— 2.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen, MA and Town of North Andover, MA.
1
Start on Osgood Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Osgood Street
2
Turn right onto MA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Salem Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
4
Continue on Loring Street
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Loring Street
5
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto Johnson Street
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnson Street
7
Continue on Johnson Street
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
Johnson Street
8
Continue on Salem Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Street
9
Arrive at destination
Salem Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28 / Broadway
Turn right onto MA 28 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Salem Street
Turn left onto Salem Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Johnson Street
Enter roundabout onto Johnson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Town of North Andover, MA
Morning in Town of North Andover on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NE 5 mph
7% chance
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
5 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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, with no highway miles to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 7.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on Salem Street. The route will likely involve frequent turns and traffic lights as you transition from Salem Street to Broadway and then onto Massachusetts Avenue. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a passive cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Salem Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MA 28 / Broadway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Methuen, MA to Town of North Andover, MA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MA 28 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Johnson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Salem Street. 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 0.2 miles (MA 28 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Johnson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Town of North Andover, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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