Origin
Holliston, MA
Late night in Holliston on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, MA to Haverhill, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Holliston to Haverhill is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 495, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on a major interstate, making this a straightforward, efficient journey. Consider this route if you need a quick, no-fuss drive between these two points, prioritizing speed and directness over leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 51.8 mi | 1h |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Prentice Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hayden Rowe Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hollis Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ash Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 51.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
7 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Hollis Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Highland Street
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Street
6
Turn right onto Prentice Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prentice Street
7
Continue on Ash Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
8
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 85
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayden Rowe Street
10
Continue on MA 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
11
Turn left onto MA 135
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
13
Merge onto I 495
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
16
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
19
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
20
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Holliston, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 85 / Hayden Rowe Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 85 / Hayden Rowe Street
Navigation decision point
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
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 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
E 3 to 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
32 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
12 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the 63 miles spent on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.8 miles on I 495. Expect a consistent experience for the majority of the trip, primarily on the interstate. While the route utilizes River Street and Prentice Street as well, the character is overwhelmingly defined by the high-speed highway segment, offering a predictable driving pace.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central 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 63 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles (MA 85 / Hayden Rowe Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.8 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles (MA 85 / Hayden Rowe Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Haverhill, 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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