Trip from Haverhill, MA to Southampton, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

122.1 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 31m

8 AM

2h 52m

10 AM

2h 38m

12 PM

2h 36m

3 PM

2h 39m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Haverhill, MA

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Southampton, MA

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Trip Overview

Haverhill to Southampton is 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m via Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, and I 290, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Since it's a relatively short drive, you can expect a straightforward experience, mostly on major highways. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a weekend.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61 miles from Haverhill, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	49.3 mi	56m
I 495	40.1 mi	46m
I 290	19.6 mi	24m
Southampton Road	3.5 mi	5m
College Highway	2.8 mi	4m
River Street	2.1 mi	3m
Merrimack Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Washington Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 49.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Southampton, MA.

Start on MA 125

442 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto MA 113

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

218 ft · 5 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 495 South: Lawrence

Merge onto I 495

17 mi · 19 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Keep slight left at fork

172 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 202; MA 10

3.5 mi · 5 min · Southampton Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on MA 10

2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

Turn left onto Maple Street

88 ft · 3 sec · Maple Street

Arrive at destination

Maple Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 31m estimated drive time, leaving Haverhill in the morning should allow you to reach Southampton with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before entering longer highway stretches, as the estimated cost is $20. Since this is a one-day trip, you can depart at your leisure, but an early start will give you more time to explore upon arrival.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southampton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Haverhill, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverhill, MA

This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Haverhill, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

61 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

Boxborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Paisano's Pizza Restaurant & Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14135278900

Visit website

The Country Trading Post & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicopee, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

Hacienda Don Juan Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Worcester, Massachusetts

1.1 mi

Paisano's Pizza Restaurant & Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Southampton, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14135278900

Visit website

The Country Trading Post & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+14135921641

Visit website

Hacienda Don Juan Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15083048487

Visit website

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17744207766

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Littleton, Massachusetts

2.2 mi from route

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Methuen, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–7:30 pm

+19786553379

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 115.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

77 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.54 one way

$39.08 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$21.31	$42.62
premium	$4.82	$23.18	$46.37
diesel	$5.61	$26.96	$53.92

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Massachusetts Turnpike (49.3 mi) $2.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.6	$12.82	$5.86
Efficient EV	30.5	$10.68	$4.88
EV Truck/SUV	48.8	$17.09	$7.81

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Haverhill, MA

Morning in Haverhill on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southampton, MA

Morning in Southampton on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Worcester, MA

61 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 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

2h 31m 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?

You'll be on the highway for 89% of this 122.1-mile drive, with the longest continuous stretch covering 49.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a consistent highway feel for most of your time behind the wheel. The transition to surface roads will occur after the major highway sections conclude.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 122.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 77 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Haverhill, MA and Southampton, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Northampton.

Nashua New Hampshire

19.8 mi in | ~24m

Northampton

115.1 mi in | ~2h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Haverhill, MA

Full guide →

Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 8 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 Southampton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southampton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Southampton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Paisano's Pizza Restaurant & Pub

Paisano's Pizza Restaurant & Pub

The Country Trading Post & Restaurant

Hacienda Don Juan Restaurant

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

Elder Paintsil's African Restaurant

Bombay Lounge| Indian | Restaurant In Worcester MA

Raices Restaurant

Sazon Latino Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

AmpUp Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVPassport Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Charlton Service Plaza Westbound

Rest Area

Rest Area

Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound

Ludlow Service Plaza Westbound

Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound

Rest Area I-495 (North Bound)

Service Plaza

Titanic Historical Society

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

EcoTarium

DementedFX

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Haverhill, MA

Southampton, MA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Haverhill, MA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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