Origin
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
Haverhill to Lawrence is 9.3 miles and takes about 13 minutes via I-495 and River Street/Canal Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an easy same-day excursion, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic change. You'll primarily navigate well-traveled roads, making it a straightforward journey for most drivers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Canal Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marston Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Essex Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lawrence Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Lawrence, 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
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 103B-A
Toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 103B
Toward Lawrence
10
Turn straight onto Marston Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marston Street
11
Continue on Canal Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
13
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 9.2 — 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
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
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 103B-A
Toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heri...
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 103B
Toward Lawrence
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lawrence Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 4.3-mile stretch on I-495, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate local streets like River Street and Canal Street, which will likely involve more traffic signals and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll get a bit of highway cruising followed by more typical urban driving.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
107 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
126 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
107 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
77 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.
Between Haverhill, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence General Hospital and Lawrence Heritage State Park.
Lawrence General Hospital
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Lawrence Heritage State Park
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (5 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 Lawrence, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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