Origin
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Tewksbury, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Tewksbury, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 18.1-mile trek from Haverhill to Tewksbury is a straightforward local connection. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares including Merrimack Street, Washington Street, and River Street. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or casual travelers. Since the entire drive stays within Massachusetts, you get a consistent feel for the region without the complexity of crossing state lines.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| International Place | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Tewksbury, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 94
Toward MA 133: Tewksbury, Andover
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 133 East: Andover
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on International Place
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
International Place
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto North Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
12
Continue on East Street
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
13
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Pleasant Street
14
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 113 / Merrimack Street
Turn right onto MA 113 / Merrimack Street
Navigation decision point
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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 133: Tewksbury, Andover
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 94
Toward MA 133: Tewksbury, Andover
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 133 East: Andover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward MA 133 East: Andover
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tewksbury, MA
Late night in Tewksbury on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
21 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
25m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 25-minute journey. The road profile is defined by constant maneuvering through local infrastructure rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. You should anticipate a dynamic pace as you transition between Merrimack, Washington, and River Streets. This is a practical, functional drive that favors steady navigation over high-speed travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and North Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 113 / Merrimack Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (MA 113 / Merrimack Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
183 ft
37 ft
Total Climb
235 ft
Total Descent
163 ft
Highest Point
183 ft
~15.5 mi in
Elevation Range
146 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.
On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Tewksbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Andover along the way.
Andover
14.8 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 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 0.1 miles (MA 113 / Merrimack Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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 Tewksbury, 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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