Road Trips from Haverhill, MA
Haverhill is a solid launchpad for exploring Massachusetts. You've got options for quick, mostly highway drives to nearby cities like Taunton, with flat terrain and access to historical parks along the way. If you're up for a slightly longer haul, destinations like Hyannis or Chatham offer coastal experiences, still primarily on highways but with a bit more distance. Most of these are easy day trips, though some stretch to a couple of hours each way, making them good for a spontaneous escape without needing an overnight stay.
Total Routes
30
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
30
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
City of Taunton, MA
1h 35m73.9 mi one way
This trip to Taunton is a straightforward, mostly highway drive, clocking in at 1.6 hours over 73.9 miles. It scores a 9 for its drive quality and offers flat terrain. You'll have access to significant parks like Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park, making it a good option if you want a direct route with historical sites nearby.
Freetown, MA
1h 46m81.9 mi one way
Heading to Freetown offers a slightly longer drive at 1.8 hours and 81.9 miles, with a mix of highway and surface roads. Like many other options, it has a drive score of 9 and flat terrain. The proximity to Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park makes it comparable to other nearby destinations, but with a bit more mileage.
Taunton, MA
1h 34m73.6 mi one way
This route to Taunton is nearly identical to another option, covering 73.6 miles in 1.6 hours with a drive score of 9. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and access to major historical parks. It's one of the most efficient ways to get south from Haverhill for a day trip.
Head of Westport, MA
1h 58m94 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Head of Westport is 2 hours and 94 miles away, using a mix of highway and surface roads. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and flat terrain. The availability of parks such as Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park makes it a viable, slightly more distant option than Taunton.
Raynham, MA
1h 29m68.6 mi one way
Raynham is one of the closest options, just 1.5 hours and 68.6 miles away. This mostly highway route has a perfect drive score of 9 and features flat terrain. Its proximity and ease of access, combined with nearby historical parks, make it an excellent choice for a short escape.
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Hyannis, MA
2h 21m106.7 mi one way
Hyannis is a longer drive at 2.4 hours and 106.7 miles, primarily on the highway. It maintains a drive score of 9 and has flat terrain. This option gets you closer to the Cape, offering a different feel than the closer MA destinations, with access to historical parks en route.
Chatham, MA
2h 44m123.3 mi one way
Chatham represents one of the furthest destinations at 2.7 hours and 123.3 miles. This trip involves a mix of highway and surface roads, scoring a 9 for the drive and featuring flat terrain. It's the most eastern option, ideal if you're aiming for a longer day trip to the coast, with national parks accessible on your way.
Orleans, MA
2h 44m124.6 mi one way
Similar to Chatham, Orleans is a long haul at 2.7 hours and 124.6 miles, using mixed highway and surface roads. It has a drive score of 9 and flat terrain. This is another good choice if you're looking to maximize your driving distance for a day trip towards the outer Cape, with historical parks available.
Falmouth, MA
2h 23m107.7 mi one way
Falmouth is a substantial day trip, taking 2.4 hours and covering 107.7 miles mostly via highway. It scores a 9 for the drive and offers flat terrain. This route gets you down towards Cape Cod, providing a longer drive than many other options while still maintaining good road conditions and park access.
Chicopee, MA
2h 17m109.2 mi one way
Chicopee is a longer trip at 2.3 hours and 109.2 miles, mostly on highways, with a drive score of 8. It features flat terrain and provides access to parks like Lowell National Historical Park. This is one of the westernmost options, offering a different regional exploration than the southern MA destinations.
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City of Taunton, MA
1h 35m73.9 mi one way
Freetown, MA
1h 46m81.9 mi one way
Hyannis, MA
2h 21m106.7 mi one way
Taunton, MA
1h 34m73.6 mi one way
Freetown, MA
1h 46m81.9 mi one way
Hyannis, MA
2h 21m106.7 mi one way
Taunton, MA
1h 34m73.6 mi one way
Raynham, MA
1h 29m68.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Flat terrain and access to historical parks make spring drives pleasant, with mild weather suitable for exploring nearby historical sites.
Summer
With mostly highway routes and flat terrain, summer trips to coastal or inland destinations are easily manageable for day excursions.
Fall
The drive itself is rated highly across most routes, and flat terrain makes fall foliage viewing comfortable on your way to parks.
Winter
Mostly highway routes with good drive scores offer reliable travel, though park access may vary depending on the season.
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