Origin
Cohasset, MA
Late night in Cohasset on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohasset, MA to Haverhill, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Driving from Cohasset to Haverhill covers 55.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a straightforward journey within the Northeast region that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel, making this a very affordable trip to plan. By primarily utilizing the Southeast Expressway, I-93, and I-495, you will find yourself moving efficiently between these two Massachusetts towns. Since the route is manageable in under an hour and a half, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Newport Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto King Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
353 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
6
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Summer Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
8
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
9
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
10
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
12
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on MA 3A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Adams Street
17
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
19
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
20
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
22
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
29
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
30
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
31
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
32
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
33
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Cohasset, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1h 20m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of this drive is spent on major interstates. You will face a monotonous but efficient commute, characterized by fast-paced stretches of pavement rather than winding backroads. Your longest continuous segment spans 21.6 miles on I-93, where you can maintain a steady rhythm before transitioning to the other highway segments. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries, the road personality is functional and direct. Prepare for a predictable, high-speed environment that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering a leisurely or technical driving challenge.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 93. 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 14.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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