Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Newbury, MA
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The drive from Haverhill, MA to Newbury, MA covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newburyport Turnpike, Elm Street, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Newburyport Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Newman Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jewett Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Newbury, MA.
Start on MA 125
Turn left onto MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Continue on MA 97
Turn left onto North Street
Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
Continue on Jackman Street
Continue on Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto Boston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Hay Street
Turn right onto Newman Road
Turn left onto MA 1A
Continue on High Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MA 113 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Newburyport Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Hay Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $5.06 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Newbury on Saturday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
16.4 mi in 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 113 / Water Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 0.1 miles (MA 113 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (US 1 / Newburyport Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
107 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1635
Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining. Its population was about 18,000 in the 2020 census. Newbury is a town with a population of about 7,000 (2020). It includes the villages of Old Town (Newbury Center), Plum Island and Byfield.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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