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Trip from Kingston, 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 33m

Distance

71.2 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kingston, MA, MA

Kingston, MA

Italo Melo

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Kingston to Haverhill, this 71.4-mile journey covers a significant portion of Massachusetts, moving from the South Shore toward the Merrimack Valley. You can expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it an entirely manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for roughly $11 in fuel costs, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating via Main Street, MA 3 North, and the Pilgrims Highway, you will transition through various local landscapes. Because this route is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to complete the transit in a single, efficient push.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.6 miles from Kingston, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 24.5 mi 30m
I 93 21.6 mi 25m
I 495 9.2 mi 11m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
River Street 1.9 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 24.5 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MA and Haverhill, MA.

1

Start on Landing Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Landing Road
2

Turn left onto MA 3A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
4

Merge onto MA 3

25 mi · 30 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

22 mi · 25 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 495

9.2 mi · 11 min · I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 107 Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
12

Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
13

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street
14

Turn left onto MA 110

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
15

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
16

Turn right onto MA 125

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

MA 125

Trip Plan

Planning for this 1 hour and 34-minute trip is straightforward, but timing is key to avoiding local congestion. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 71.4-mile distance, you have the freedom to drive straight through or build in your own breaks as needed. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of this route means you should stay alert at every intersection and junction. Check your fuel levels before departing to ensure you stay within your $11 budget without needing to hunt for stations. Because this is a short, direct route, try to depart during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain your estimated arrival time.

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 35.6 miles from Kingston, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.6 miles or 47m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverhill, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kingston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingston, MA

This is one driving day of about 71.2 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kingston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 24.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

36 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

Hingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Kingston, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sorelle Bakery & Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Boston, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 35.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16174265475

Visit website

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Pier 4

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Boston, Massachusetts

0.5 mi

Mamma Mia's Restaurants

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kingston, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

Sorelle Bakery & Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16174265475

Visit website

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Pier 4

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16177657600

Visit website

Mamma Mia's Restaurants

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Kingston, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17815859847

Visit website

La Famiglia Giorgio's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16173676711

Visit website

Montien Thai Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+16173385600

Visit website

Granite Street Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.5

Quincy, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16173287774

Visit website

Tamper Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.8

Medford, Massachusetts

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

Visit website

Delux Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 5 pm–1 am

+16173385258

Visit website

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.7

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 66.3

Methuen, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–7:30 pm

+19786553379

Visit website

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm

+16176354505

Visit website

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.7

Boston, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16172425601

Visit website

Museum of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16177232500

Visit website

USS Constitution Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.7

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+16174261812

Visit website

Boda Borg Boston

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40.8

Malden, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17813211081

Visit website

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.8

Somerville, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16177025593

Visit website

Mystic Lakes State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40.8

Medford, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16177275380

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
7
37.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
8
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

$11.39 one way

$22.79 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $12.43 $24.85
premium $4.82 $13.52 $27.04
diesel $5.61 $15.72 $31.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.97 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kingston, MA

Night in Kingston on Saturday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Night in Haverhill on Saturday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

1h 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route has a highway share of 0%, you won't be spending your time sitting on long, high-speed stretches of open road. Instead, the trip is defined by frequent turns and local road transitions that change the pace of your travel. You will find yourself navigating through shifting environments as you progress from the coastal region toward the northern part of the state. It is a practical drive for those who prefer staying off major interstates and navigating the local infrastructure directly.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on Pilgrims Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Haverhill, 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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