If you are planning a trip from Haverhill to Hopedale, expect a 63.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. Because this route stays off the major interstates, it is best suited as a straightforward day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through local streets means you won't have to worry about complex highway interchanges, but you should anticipate a drive that requires your full attention. It is a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding high-speed traffic in favor of a more localized transit experience.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
54.9 mi
1h 3m
River Street
2.1 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
Cedar Street
1.2 mi
2m
Adin Street
0.5 mi
1m
Merrimack Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Washington Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Dutcher Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 54.9 mi, about 1h 3m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 181 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,285 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,967
Quietest
2 AM
~286 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Hopedale, 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
17 mi·19 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 89C-B-AToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse 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
38 mi·43 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 50Toward MA 85: Milford, HopkintonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft·10 sec
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
15
Turn straight onto MA 85
1.2 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
1.6 mi·2 min·East Main Street
17
Turn right onto Adin Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Adin Street
18
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dutcher Street
19
Turn left onto Hope Street
369 ft·18 sec·Hope Street
20
Turn right onto Hopedale Street
259 ft·11 sec·Hopedale Street
21
Arrive at destination
Hopedale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 31.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 59.5 — 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.
8
19.8 mi into trip|~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|~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
8
59.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
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 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
7
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.01
$22.02
premium
$4.79
$11.90
$23.79
diesel
$4.80
$11.91
$23.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.63
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.52
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 2, 2026
Origin
Haverhill, MA
Morning
in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
W 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:29PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:29PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Hopedale, MA
Morning
in Hopedale on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
W 7 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:29PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:29PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will spend your time navigating roads like Merrimack Street, Washington Street, and River Street, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are sticking to local thoroughfares, there are no long, monotonous stretches of interstate to contend with. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and the constant rhythm of local traffic. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel where the road conditions change frequently as you transition between local corridors.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.9 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 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
407 ft8 ft
Total Climb
525 ft
Total Descent
300 ft
Highest Point
407 ft
~49.6 mi in
Elevation Range
399 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Hopedale, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Hopkinton and Uxbridge.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.9 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Hopedale, 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 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, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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 Hopedale, MA before heading back.
