Origin
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Haverhill to Somerville is 33.9 miles and takes about 45m via I 93, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit between these two points. Given the short duration and highway nature, it's best suited for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll want to be mindful of potential traffic, especially as you approach the Boston metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Medford Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Somerville, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 22
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
466 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
12
Continue on Harvard Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harvard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Medford Street
15
Continue on Medford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Medford Street
16
Turn right onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
School Street
17
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
Highland Avenue
18
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 32.3 — 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
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
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 22
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Andover, MA
17 mi in
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
45m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 93. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on I 93, offering a consistent pace. The feel is largely that of a busy interstate, facilitating quick travel between towns. While River Street is mentioned as part of the main roads, the bulk of the experience will be on the faster, more direct highway sections. Expect a driving environment geared towards efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.1 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
31.7 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
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 45m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 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 Somerville, 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 13.1 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Adams 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 Somerville, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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