Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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East Bridgewater, MA
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Haverhill to East Bridgewater is 62.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 93, I 495, and Southeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region down into another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that’s convenient for a single-day trip. You can expect a fairly direct path without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| MA 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Bedford Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 378 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,600 veh/hr typical · worst 6,451
Quietest
2 AM
~442 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and East Bridgewater, MA.
Start on MA 125
Turn right onto MA 113
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 18
Continue on MA 18
Continue on MA 18
Continue on MA 18
Turn right onto Union Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 18 South: Abington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverhill on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in East Bridgewater on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70°F
Milton, MA
31 mi in
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 drive is primarily on highways, with 76% of the 62.3 miles using major roadways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway driving for 19.6 miles on I 93. Expect a significant amount of merging and exit traffic as you navigate through these busy corridors, especially on the Southeast Expressway. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
247 ft
Highest Point
157 ft
~53.4 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1649
Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts. Its population was about 29,000 in the 2020 census, and it is home to Bridgewater State College. This article also covers East Bridgewater, population about 14k in the 2020 census; and West Bridgewater, population about 8k in the 2020 census.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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