Origin
Bedford, MA
Late night in Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, MA to Haverhill, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Bedford, MA to Haverhill, MA is 29.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 495 and US 3, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, this is a straightforward drive best suited for a single day. It's a practical option for local commuters or anyone needing to get between these two points efficiently, without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| US 3 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| The Great Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 158 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,497 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~303 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on MA 4; MA 62; MA 225
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
The Great Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 4; MA 225
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Road
3
Continue on North Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Road
Toward US 3: Nashua NH, Burlington
4
Continue on Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
6
Merge onto US 3
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 3
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
12
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
13
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
15
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
16
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
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 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.71 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| premium | $5.06 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
2 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
41m 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 is primarily a highway drive, with 70% of the 29.1 miles on major roads like I 495 and US 3. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.3 miles on I 495 before transitioning to surface roads like North Road. Expect a relatively quick trip, with most of your time spent cruising on the interstate. The denser network of exits on the highway sections will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near Lowell Connector.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bedford, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Chelmsford and Lawrence.
Burlington
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via North Road
Nashua New Hampshire
4.1 mi in
|
~8m
Chelmsford
8.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Lowell Connector
Lawrence
8.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Lowell Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Bedford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,000 (2020). Carlisle is a town with a population of 5,000 (2020). A low population density gives the town a rural feel, and it's known for outdoor activities including hiking and biking.
Top landmarks
- • Bedford Depot — railway station in Bedford, the United States of America
- • Bedford Center Historic District — historic district in Bedford, MA
- • Shawsheen Cemetery — historic cemetery in Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Bradford Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • Bradford Burial Ground — historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 495. 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 Haverhill, 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 8.5 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverhill, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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