Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Danvers Center, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill to Danvers Center is 18.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 95 and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Massachusetts, moving between the Northeast region's familiar landscapes. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger journey. You won't encounter major shifts in scenery, making it a predictable and easy-to-navigate option for getting from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Newbury Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Salem Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Danvers Center, MA.
Start on MA 125
Turn left onto MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1
Turn slight right
Continue on MA 62
Turn right onto Forest Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MA 113 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 1: Danvers, Topsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Forest Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.79 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:18AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Morning in Danvers Center on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:18AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways like I 95. You'll encounter a 7.4-mile stretch on I 95, which provides a consistent pace for that portion. Following that, expect to transition to local roads such as West Main Street and School Street, which will likely involve more turns and a change in speed. The character of the drive shifts from higher-speed highway travel to a more local, community-focused pace as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 113 / Water Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 113 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
159 ft
Highest Point
114 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Danvers Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Topsfield and Danvers.
Boston
Topsfield
Danvers
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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