Origin
Lowell, MA
Morning in Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Lowell and Haverhill, this 22.6-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Clocking in at approximately 27 minutes, the drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, it offers a straightforward path that avoids the complexity of long-distance highway travel. Whether you are commuting or visiting, this short trek provides a practical solution for getting between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Connector | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plain Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto MA 110
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
11
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
12
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
14
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
15
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Haverhill on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
29m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate via Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, and Plain Street, with a highway share of 0%. Since there are no long stretches of highway, you won’t find any extended, uninterrupted legs on this route, with Cambridge Street representing the longest segment of the journey. The experience is defined by frequent turns and changing local scenery as you move through the Massachusetts landscape. It is a technical, low-speed drive that requires your full attention to navigate the neighborhood transitions.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Lowell, MA
Full guide →Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
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 29m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 495. 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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