Origin
Ipswich, MA
Late night in Ipswich on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ipswich, MA to Haverhill, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ipswich, MA
Italo Melo
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Ipswich, MA to Haverhill, MA is 16 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Haverhill Street, East Main Street, and High Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it ideal for a quick hop. You won't need to worry about extensive planning; this is a simple point-to-point drive that can easily be completed in a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Street | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| James P Ginty Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Haverhill Street
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Hammatt Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hammatt Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A; MA 133
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto MA 1A; MA 133
306 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lord Square
5
Turn left onto MA 1A; MA 133
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on MA 1A; MA 133
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto MA 133
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Haverhill Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 133
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Haverhill Street
9
Continue on MA 133
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
11
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
12
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
13
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
14
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
15
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
16
Continue on MA 97
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
James P Ginty Boulevard
17
Turn left onto MA 125
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hammatt Street
Turn left onto Hammatt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 1A; MA 133 / Central Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A; MA 133 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 1A; MA 133 / Lord Square
Turn right onto MA 1A; MA 133 / Lord Square
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 133 / Haverhill Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 133 / Haverhill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $5.06 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Haverhill, MA
Late night in Haverhill on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 4.3 miles on Haverhill Street. Expect to be navigating through local streets, which often means encountering traffic signals and intersections. The 0% highway share indicates a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration typical of freeway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Haverhill Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hammatt Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hammatt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 1A; MA 133 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MA 1A; MA 133 / Lord Square): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ipswich, MA
Full guide →Founded 1633
Ipswich is a seaside town of 14,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island. A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest, and for Crane Beach, a barrier beach near the Crane estate. Rowley is a town of 6,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Castle Hill — drumlin with mansion in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
- • John Whipple House — historic house in Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States
- • Benjamin Grant House — historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Bradford Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • Bradford Burial Ground — historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States
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 33m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Haverhill Street. 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 (Hammatt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 1A; MA 133 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MA 1A; MA 133 / Lord Square): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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