Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Groton, MA
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The drive from Haverhill, MA to Groton, MA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Boston Road, Great Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| Boston Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Great Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 218 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,423 veh/hr typical · worst 5,095
Quietest
2 AM
~313 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Groton, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn left onto MA 119
Continue on MA 119
Continue on MA 119; MA 225
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 119
Turn right
At end of road, turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 36.6 — 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 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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 119: Groton, Acton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| premium | $5.06 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Groton on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
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.
36.7 mi in 50m, mostly highway — 25.2 mi of that is on I 495.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Boston Road. 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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
411 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
333 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
291 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Groton, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Acton.
Nashua New Hampshire
Acton
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1655
Groton is a town of about 10,500 people (2010) in Middlesex County, in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. Groton, like a lot of towns in New England, has a plethora of historic homes and structures to see. Pepperell is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 12,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). 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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