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Haverhill, MA Road Trips

Haverhill, MA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 31 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 86 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Haverhill, MA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

31

Longest Drive

157.7 mi

Pittsfield, MA

Quickest Drive

29m

Danvers Center, MA

Plan Around Haverhill, MA

Trips from Haverhill, MA

Driving from Haverhill, MA

The typical drive from Haverhill, MA covers about 86 miles and takes around 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 158 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Haverhill, MA most often head toward Pittsfield, MA (157.7 mi, 3h 18m), Orleans, MA (124.6 mi, 2h 44m), Chatham, MA (123.3 mi, 2h 44m), Southampton, MA (122.1 mi, 2h 31m), and Southwick, MA (121.3 mi, 2h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 86-mile drive from Haverhill, MA, expect to burn about 3.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Haverhill, MA and 0 routes heading into Haverhill, MA, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 158 miles.

The longest mapped route from Haverhill, MA covers 158 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Haverhill, MA runs about 86 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Haverhill, MA include Pittsfield, MA, Orleans, MA, Chatham, MA and Southampton, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Haverhill, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

67,387

Median Income

$87,675

Median Home Value

$426,900

Median Age

38.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Haverhill, MA at a Glance

Founded

1640

Elevation

66 ft

Area

36 mi²

Notable People from Haverhill, MA

A sampling of people born in Haverhill, MA.

James Rothman

James Rothman

1950

American biologist and Nobel laureate

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

1965

American rock singer and filmmaker

John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier

1807–1892

American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)

Sylvia Hitchcock

Sylvia Hitchcock

1946–2015

American model (1946–2015)

Tom Bergeron

Tom Bergeron

1955

American television personality, game show host, television host, comedian and actor

Noah Vonleh

Noah Vonleh

1995

American basketball player

Gerry Ashworth

1942

American sprinter

Mabel Albertson

Mabel Albertson

1901–1982

American actress (1901-1982)

Joseph Ruskin

Joseph Ruskin

1924–2013

American actor (1924-2013)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Haverhill, MA.

Bradford Common Historic District

Bradford Common Historic District

historic district in Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Bradford Burial Ground

Bradford Burial Ground

historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q54132), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Haverhill, MA

Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).

1 The Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water Street, ☏ +1 978 374-4626. (updated Dec 2018) 2 John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead and Museum, 305 Whittier Rd, ☏ +1 978 373-3979. (updated Dec 2018)

Ski Bradford, ☏ +1 978 373-0071, fax: +1 978-373-5091. South Cross Road.

1 Maria's Family Restaurant, 81-83 Essex Street, ☏ +1 978 521-1472, fax: +1 978 374-3160, [email protected]. Your hosts, the Zefta brothers, offer great food at fair prices. Don't miss their prime rib or Mediterranean specials. Banquet facilities and catering available. Family friendly. (updated Dec 2018) Romano’s Pizza, 620 Primrose St, +1 978 373-9906. Locally ran pizzeria, don’t miss “Beat The Clock” on Monday’s when the pizza is the price of the time after 5 PM. Tacos Lupita, 194 River St, (978) 374-1839

1 Best Western Merrimack Valley, 401 Lowell Avenue, ☏ +1 978 373-1511, toll-free: +1-888-645-2025, fax: +1 978 373-1517. hotel has been torn down to be replaced at later time. (updated Jul 2017)

Interstate 495 has several exits that lead into Haverhill. MA Routes 97, 110, 113, and 125 also intersect the city 1 Haverhill station (Washington Street at Railroad Square). Located downtown. (updated Oct 2023) Train operators: Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route stopping at Haverhill: Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn. MBTA commuter rail operates from Boston via several stations in the greater metropolitan area as well as Lawrence. Haverhill is the northern terminus station.

Local and regional buses are run by MVRTA, almost all routes convene at the centrally located 1 Washington Square Transit Station. The fare for local buses are free.

Travel tips adapted from Haverhill (Massachusetts) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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