Haverhill to Warren is 82.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via I-495 and I-290, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region further into the state. With the majority of the drive on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. This is a straightforward, single-day excursion ideal for a quick trip between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Haverhill, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
40.1 mi
46m
I 290
12.7 mi
15m
South Main Street
10.5 mi
20m
Main Street
7 mi
13m
West Main Street
3.8 mi
7m
River Street
2.1 mi
3m
Boston Post Road
1.7 mi
2m
South Maple Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 40.1 mi, about 46m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 145 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,361 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~304 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Warren, 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
17 mi·19 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 89C-B-AToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·25 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
12
Merge onto I 495
23 mi·27 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 65BToward I 290 West: Worcester
14
Merge onto I 290
13 mi·15 min·I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 21Toward Ware, Framingham
16
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lincoln Street
17
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft·2 sec·Lincoln Square
18
Turn left onto Main Street
6.3 mi·12 min·Main Street
19
Continue on MA 9
11 mi·20 min·South Main Street
20
Continue on MA 9
1.1 mi·2 min·South Maple Street
21
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi·42 sec·Post Road
22
Continue on MA 9; MA 148
3.8 mi·7 min·West Main Street
23
Turn left onto MA 19; MA 67
1.7 mi·2 min·Boston Post Road
24
Continue on MA 19; MA 67
0.6 mi·55 sec·Main Street
25
Turn left onto Parkview Street
336 ft·14 sec·Parkview Street
26
Arrive at destination
Parkview Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Haverhill in the morning will get you to Warren with plenty of the day left. With only 82.5 miles, you might not need a dedicated stop, but if you do, the longest stretch on I-495 is about 40 miles, so keep that in mind. The estimated fuel cost is $15, which is quite manageable. Pay attention to your navigation as you transition from the interstates to South Main Street in Warren.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.2 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warren, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haverhill, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverhill, MA
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Haverhill, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 57.6 — 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.
8
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
7
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
5
20.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
6
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.63 one way
$29.26 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$15.91
$31.82
premium
$5.29
$17.19
$34.37
diesel
$5.35
$17.38
$34.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.66
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.22
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Haverhill, MA
Afternoon
in Haverhill on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 3 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Warren, MA
Afternoon
in Warren on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 6 mph41% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Worcester, MA
41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 25.6
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 82.5
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 8.5
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 17.1
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 14.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 64% of this route is highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on interstates like I-495 and I-290. Your longest continuous stretch on the highway will be 40.1 miles on I-495. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, with South Main Street being a key part of the final leg. Expect a mix of faster interstate cruising and more local traffic as you near Warren.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.5 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
959 ft49 ft
Total Climb
1,002 ft
Total Descent
421 ft
Highest Point
959 ft
~64.8 mi in
Elevation Range
910 ft
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 Warren, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Ware and Framingham.
The Brookfields are a collection of five small towns in Central Massachusetts: Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, West Brookfield, and Warren.
Top landmarks
•Crossman Bridge — bridge in United States of America
•Warren First Congregational Church – Federated Church — historic church building in Warren, Massachusetts, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Warren, 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 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.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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 Warren, MA before heading back.
