Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, 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
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
Vika Glitter
Town of North Andover, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Peabody, MA to the Town of North Andover, MA is 16.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I-95 and Andover Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and remains within Massachusetts, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive offers a mix of highway and local road experiences, suitable for a quick drive without requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from one point to another efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Andover Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Boxford Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Topsfield Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Salem Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Town of North Andover, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
4
Continue on MA 114
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Andover Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Salisbury, Portsmouth NH
6
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 74
Toward Topsfield, Boxford
8
Keep slight left at fork
365 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Topsfield Road, Boxford
9
Turn left onto Topsfield Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Topsfield Road
10
Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
375 ft
·
7 sec
·
Topsfield Road Extension
11
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
13
Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boxford Street
14
Continue on Salem Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
15
Arrive at destination
Salem Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Salisbury, Portsmouth NH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Salisbury, Portsmouth NH
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Topsfield, Boxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 74
Toward Topsfield, Boxford
7
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Topsfield Road, Boxford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Topsfield Road, Boxford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:36 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with 36% of the journey on highways like I-95. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.9 miles on I-95, offering a period of faster travel before transitioning to local roads. As you approach your destination, the drive will likely shift from the interstate to more surface streets like Andover Street and Boxford Street. This blend means you'll get a taste of both highway speeds and the more measured pace of town driving.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Peabody, MA and Town of North Andover, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Topsfield and Boxford.
Portsmouth
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Topsfield
9.8 mi in
|
~15m
Boxford
9.8 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on I 95. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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