Origin
Haverhill, MA
Morning in Haverhill on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Hanover, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Hanover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverhill, MA to Hanover, MA covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, MA 3, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| MA 3 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 19.6 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 758 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,611 veh/hr typical · worst 6,560
Quietest
2 AM
~456 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Hanover, 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
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MA 3
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 32
Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto MA 53
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MA 53
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Columbia Road
18
Turn slight left onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rockland Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 57.3 — 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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
8
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
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 32
Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| premium | $5.06 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hanover, MA
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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?
60.9 mi in 1h 20m, mostly highway — 19.6 mi of that is on I 93.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and MA 3. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
135 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
217 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
135 ft
~56.6 mi in
Elevation Range
125 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 Hanover, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Norwell along the way.
Norwell
57.3 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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 Hanover, MA
Full guide →Founded 1649
Rockland is a town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts. Its population was about 18,000 in the 2020 census. Abington is a town with a population of roughly 17,000 (2020). Hanover is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020). Hanson is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020). Norwell is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020). Pembroke is a town with a population of roughly 18,000 (2020). Where Toll House cookies were invented, Whitman is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Cardinal Cushing Centers — campus in Hanover, Massachusetts
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 Hanover, 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 — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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 Hanover, 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, 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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