Origin
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Cohasset, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverhill, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Haverhill to Cohasset covers 56.5 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes under normal conditions. This route functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Massachusetts towns. By utilizing a mix of I-93, I-495, and the Southeast Expressway, you will transition efficiently through the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for drivers who prioritize speed and efficiency over leisure-focused sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 19.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Cohasset, 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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
14
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
16
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
20
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
21
Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
220 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Continue on MA 3A
451 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
24
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
25
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
26
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
27
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
28
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
29
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
30
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Justice Cushing Way
31
Continue on MA 3A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
32
Turn left onto MA 228
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Street
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Street
34
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 28.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 42.6 — 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.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
42 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
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 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
42.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Cohasset, MA
Late night in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
10 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 21m 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 56.5-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route consisting of high-speed interstate travel. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I-93. While the drive is efficient, it lacks the technical variety of local backroads, sticking instead to major corridors that prioritize moving you quickly through the region. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from the I-495 beltway onto the Southeast Expressway. The personality of this trip is functional and direct, ideal for those who prefer to keep their momentum steady from start to finish.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 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 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Cohasset, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Quincy along the way.
Quincy
42 mi in
|
~54m
|
via MA 3A
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 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 Cohasset, 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cohasset, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Cohasset, MA
More trips to Cohasset, MA
Explore more options from Haverhill, MA or browse trips ending in Cohasset, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.