Origin
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Morning in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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
48m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 30.7-mile drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Haverhill, Massachusetts, takes about 48 minutes and is best tackled as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Yankee Division Highway and I-95, with a final stretch on East Main Street. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, this route offers an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience rather than a long, monotonous highway haul. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop between these two Massachusetts towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 8 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| School Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Maple Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Poplar Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Brook Street
336 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brook Street
2
Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Desmond Avenue
4
Turn right onto School Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward MA 128 South
6
Merge onto MA 128
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto MA 62
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Elliott Street
10
Turn slight left onto Conant Street
231 ft
·
3 sec
·
Conant Street
11
Continue on MA 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Street
12
Continue on MA 62
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1 North: Topsfield, Portsmouth New Hampshire
14
Turn straight onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Newbury Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Merge onto I 95
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78B
Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
18
Merge onto MA 133
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
20
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
21
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
22
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
23
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
24
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
25
Continue on MA 97
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
James P Ginty Boulevard
26
Turn left onto MA 125
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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 0.1 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Norwood Avenue
Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Desmond Avenue
Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
9
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Da...
5
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78B
Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middleton, MA
15 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
20 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
48m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction. While 26% of the journey is on highways like I-95, the overall feel is more akin to navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.5 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns and local road segments appear. The road character will likely shift from faster highway speeds to a more deliberate pace as you approach your destination.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Norwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 30.7 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: at 0.1 miles (Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Desmond Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Beverly, Danvers, Middleton and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Beverly
10 mi in
|
~15m
Danvers
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Middleton
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Yankee Division 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 0.1 miles (Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Desmond Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Lowell 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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