Spanning 117.1 miles across Massachusetts, this drive connects Longmeadow to Haverhill in roughly 2 hours and 23 minutes. It is a straightforward, single-day trip that is best navigated via the Springfield Expressway, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and I-495. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, the journey is budget-friendly and efficient for a quick regional transit. Since the entire route remains within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This trip is ideally suited for those looking to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Longmeadow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi
1h 2m
I 495
48.4 mi
56m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
US 5
2.7 mi
3m
River Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longmeadow Street
1.6 mi
3m
Washington Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmeadow, MA and Haverhill, MA.
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Start on US 5
1.6 mi·3 min·Longmeadow Street
2
Take the ramp onto US 5
2.7 mi·3 min·US 5
Toward US 5 North, I 91 North: Holyoke, Greenfield
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 8Toward I 291 East, US 20 East: Boston
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·48 sec
5
Merge onto I 291; US 20
4.4 mi·5 min·Springfield Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 90
55 mi·1 hr 2 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 106Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, TauntonUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NHUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
48 mi·56 min·I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 107Toward MA 110, MA 113: River StreetUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
15
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi·2 min·River Street
16
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi·29 sec·Washington Street
17
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi·16 sec·Emerson Street
18
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi·33 sec·Bailey Boulevard
19
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft·2 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stops. However, given the reliance on major arteries like I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, you should monitor real-time traffic reports to avoid peak congestion. Budgeting $19 for fuel is a helpful starting point, but keeping a little extra in reserve for fluctuations is always smart. Because there are zero planned stops in this data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the Springfield Expressway to ensure a smooth, non-stop ride. Pacing yourself is easy on this straightforward corridor, allowing you to reach Haverhill refreshed and on schedule.
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 58.5 miles from Longmeadow, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
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 Longmeadow, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Longmeadow, MA
This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Longmeadow, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 54.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.8 and 114.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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64.8 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
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 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
8
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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
114.4 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
$18.74 one way
$37.48 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$20.44
$40.87
premium
$4.82
$22.24
$44.47
diesel
$5.61
$25.85
$51.71
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(54.5 mi)$3.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.30
$5.62
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.25
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.39
$7.49
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Apr 10, 2026
Origin
Longmeadow, MA
Night
in Longmeadow on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverhill, MA
Night
in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
59 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
14 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
2h 23m 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.
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...
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
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 92.8
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 109
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 100.9
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 60.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient transit, as 94% of this journey is spent on highways. The road's personality is defined by its focus on speed and directness rather than winding local scenery. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.5 miles along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Transitioning from the regional roadways onto the major interstates dictates the flow of the drive, keeping your pace steady throughout the 2h 23m travel time. Because the route is so heavily highway-dependent, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-moving experience behind the wheel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 117.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Longmeadow, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Albany
9.5 mi in|~14m
Boston
9.7 mi in|~14m
Taunton
64.8 mi in|~1h 19m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
65.1 mi in|~1h 19m
Portsmouth
65.3 mi in|~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.27 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man 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.
