Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Northbridge, MA
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Haverhill to Northbridge is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I-495, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on Interstate 495, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these areas. With only one recommended day, this route is ideal for a day trip or a short leg of a longer adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 50.9 mi | 59m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brookway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 175 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,312 veh/hr typical · worst 4,989
Quietest
2 AM
~290 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Northbridge, 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 straight onto West Main Street
Continue on Hopkinton Road
Turn slight left onto School Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
Continue on Quaker Street
Turn right onto Allyn Road
Turn left onto Brookway Drive
At end of road, turn right onto School Street
Continue on School Street Branch
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Beanes Lane
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.7 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 55.2 — 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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Upton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $12.23 | $24.45 |
| premium | $5.29 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Haverhill on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Northbridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 63.4 miles on I-495. You'll experience a longest stretch of 50.9 miles on I-495 before transitioning to surface streets like River Street and West Main Street for the final segment. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges as you navigate this section of I-495.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
448 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
440 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Northbridge, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Upton.
Nashua New Hampshire
Upton
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1704
Milford is a city in Blackstone Valley.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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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