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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Charlton, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

72.9 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Downtown Charlton, MA, MA

Charlton, MA

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Trip Overview

This 72.9-mile journey from Haverhill, MA, to Charlton, MA, is a manageable 1-hour and 33-minute drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, with no highway stretches, so expect a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, which is quite budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops in the data, this route offers flexibility for you to decide where and when to pause along the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.4 miles from Haverhill, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 40.1 mi 46m
I 290 19.6 mi 24m
Worcester Road 3.2 mi 4m
Southbridge Road 2.1 mi 3m
River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Southbridge Street 2.1 mi 4m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Merrimack Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 40.1 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Charlton, MA.

1

Start on MA 125

442 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto MA 113

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
3

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

218 ft · 5 sec · Washington Street
5

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
7

Merge onto I 495

17 mi · 19 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
12

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester
14

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
16

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

2.1 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Street
18

Continue on US 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southbridge Road
19

Enter roundabout onto US 20

123 ft · 4 sec · Southbridge Road
20

Continue on US 20

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Southbridge Road
21

Continue on US 20

3.2 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
22

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right

65 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 72.9-mile distance and 1-hour 33-minute estimated duration, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best, whether that's a morning start or an afternoon adventure. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive with no specific stops recommended, consider planning your own breaks in towns that appeal to you along Merrimack Street, Washington Street, or River Street. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as there are no specific fuel stops noted, and budget approximately $12 for gas. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of traffic patterns during peak hours, as local roads can experience congestion.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.4 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Haverhill, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverhill, MA

This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Haverhill, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 40.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boylston, MA

36 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

Lowell, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Haverhill, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worcester, Massachusetts

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 20min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–7 pm

+15087988898

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Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Worcester, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 12–7 pm

+15087988898

Visit website

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

+15088320622

Visit website

The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–12:30 pm

+15087565432

Visit website

Restaurant Pizza Works

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15088539066

Visit website

Torito Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15083048665

Visit website

2 Chefs Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+15084599229

Visit website

Oishi Japanese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15087521688

Visit website

Bombay Lounge| Indian | Restaurant In Worcester MA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15089705000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Westford, Massachusetts

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Methuen, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–7:30 pm

+19786553379

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

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 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
20 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
5
20.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
5
21.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.67 one way

$23.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $12.72 $25.45
premium $4.82 $13.84 $27.68
diesel $5.61 $16.10 $32.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.65 $3.50
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.21 $4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Haverhill, MA

Late night in Haverhill on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlton, MA

Late night in Charlton on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 33m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through Massachusetts. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on Merrimack Street, Washington Street, and River Street, offering a continuous connection to the local landscape. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in pace. This means you'll likely experience a dynamic drive, with varying speed limits and the need for constant attention as you navigate through towns and communities.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 495.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 495.

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 72.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Charlton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.

Nashua New Hampshire

19.8 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

Starting 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 33m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.1 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 Charlton, 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 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlton, 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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