Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Weymouth, MA
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Haverhill to Weymouth is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I-93, I-495, and the Southeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a primarily highway experience for most of the drive, making it a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a solid choice for a quick, no-fuss trip, especially if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently without needing extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| MA 3 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 758 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,611 veh/hr typical · worst 6,560
Quietest
2 AM
~456 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Weymouth, 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
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto Union Street
Continue on Union Street
Continue on Commercial Street
Continue on MA 53
Continue on MA 53
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn left onto Academy Avenue
Turn right
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 48.3 — 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 I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Braintree, South Braintree, Braintree Station, Registry of Motor Vehicles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $5.31 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Weymouth on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
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 route is an 86% highway drive, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of the 52.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a highway is 19.6 miles, occurring on I-93. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination in Weymouth. The frequent exits on the highway sections can make for a busy driving experience.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. 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 52.3 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
163 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Weymouth, MA, road signs point toward Braintree, Braintree Station and Registry Of Motor Vehicles.
Braintree
Braintree Station
Registry Of Motor Vehicles
Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1623
Weymouth is a city in Massachusetts of 57,000 (2020), approximately 11 miles south of Boston.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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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