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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Easthampton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
116.2 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Easthampton, MA
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Trip Overview
Haverhill to Easthampton is 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m via Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, and I 290, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Haverhill, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 40.9 mi | 47m |
| I 495 | 40.1 mi | 46m |
| I 290 | 19.6 mi | 24m |
| Easthampton Road West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Holyoke Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 391 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 40.9 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 290 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,378 veh/hr typical · worst 5,045
Quietest
2 AM
~309 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Easthampton, MA.
1
Start on MA 125
442 ft
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14 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 113
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Merrimack Street
3
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
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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
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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
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Oxford Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft
·
9 sec
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Southbridge Street
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
20
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
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Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 49
Toward MA 33: Chicopee
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft
·
24 sec
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Montgomery Street
26
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
133 ft
·
3 sec
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Granby Road
27
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
28
Turn right onto MA 141
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Grattan Street
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
30
Merge onto I 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 391
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward High Street
32
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Resnic Boulevard
33
Continue on West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto US 5; US 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Street
35
Turn left onto MA 141
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road West
36
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
37
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
38
Continue on MA 141
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cottage Street
39
Turn right onto MA 141
424 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
40
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2h 27m drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving later in the morning could allow for a more relaxed start, and you'll still have plenty of daylight to complete the 116.2 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, you won't need to worry too much about frequent stops for gas. Keep an eye on the Massachusetts Turnpike for potential traffic, especially during peak commuting hours, as this is your longest stretch at 40.9 miles.
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 58.1 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easthampton, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverhill, MA
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Haverhill, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 40.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Rest Area
0 mi from route
Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Ludlow Service Plaza Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.6 mi from route
Rest Area
1.6 mi from route
Rest Area I-495 (North Bound)
2.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 107.4 — 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
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~5m in
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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
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~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
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~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
6
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
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I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
107.4 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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Granby Road
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.78 one way
$31.57 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $17.61 | $35.23 |
| premium | $4.15 | $18.99 | $37.97 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.45
Massachusetts Turnpike
(40.9 mi)
$2.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Haverhill, MA
Morning in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers
S 9 mph
100% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Easthampton, MA
Morning in Easthampton on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Rain Showers Likely
SW 8 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
41°F
Worcester, MA
58 mi in
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
4 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
2h 27m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 20
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 116.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 24
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 8
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 16
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 16
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect 87% of this 116.2-mile drive to be on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 40.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The highway portion will likely feel like consistent cruising, with the transition to surface roads occurring as you approach your destination. Given the highway share, anticipate a steady pace with frequent exits along the main thoroughfares.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
825 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
777 ft
Total Descent
665 ft
Highest Point
825 ft
~83 mi in
Elevation Range
777 ft
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 Easthampton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Nashua New Hampshire
19.8 mi in
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~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Bradford Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • Bradford Burial Ground — historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States
Arriving in Easthampton, MA
Full guide →Founded 1664
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.45 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Easthampton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park (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 Easthampton, 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, 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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