Origin
Salem, MA
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Salem, MA
José Alcalá
Ballardvale, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Salem, MA to Ballardvale, MA is 20.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal highway share, it's ideal for a quick commute or an extension of a local outing. You'll find the journey is more about navigating local streets than covering vast distances, so expect a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Lowell Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| I 93 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ballardvale Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Salem Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Boston Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, MA and Ballardvale, MA.
1
Start on Gedney Street
440 ft
·
21 sec
·
Gedney Street
2
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on Dalton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dalton Parkway
4
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Avenue
5
Continue on MA 107
475 ft
·
14 sec
·
Essex Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MA 107
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Lowell Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Boston
10
Merge onto MA 128
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
13
Continue on MA 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on MA 129
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
16
Merge onto I 93
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward MA 125: Andover, North Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Turn straight onto MA 125
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
MA 125
20
Turn left onto Ballardvale Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ballardvale Street
21
Continue on River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
22
Turn left onto Andover Street
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
Andover Street
23
Turn left onto Tewksbury Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tewksbury Street
24
Turn left onto Marland Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marland Street
25
Arrive at destination
Marland Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 107 / Highland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 107 / Boston Street
Turn left onto MA 107 / Boston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.6 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
16.9 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
17.3 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
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:01 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
36m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long highway cruise. Only about 15% of this 20.7-mile journey involves highway driving, primarily on I-93. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. As you progress, the drive transitions from local roads to this highway segment before returning to more local navigation towards your destination.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 0.5 miles in near MA 107 / Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MA 107 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 107 / Boston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 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 Salem, MA and Ballardvale, MA, road signs point toward Wilmington, Concord New Hampshire, Andover and Merrimack College.
Wilmington
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
Concord New Hampshire
13.7 mi in
|
~25m
Andover
16.9 mi in
|
~29m
Merrimack College
17.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 7.2 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: at 0.5 miles (MA 107 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 107 / Boston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 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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