Origin
Melrose, MA
Late night in Melrose on Wednesday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melrose, 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
40m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melrose, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Melrose, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, I 495, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 13 mi | 15m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Perkins Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Montvale Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 13 mi, about 15m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 382 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,853 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~429 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Myrtle Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Myrtle Street
2
Turn left onto West Emerson Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Emerson Street
3
Turn right onto Tremont Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tremont Street
4
Turn left onto Lynn Fells Parkway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lynn Fells Parkway
5
Turn right onto Perkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkins Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Franklin Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
7
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Montvale Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Montvale Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge onto I 93
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
16
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
19
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
20
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Emerson Street
Turn left onto West Emerson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tremont Street
Turn right onto Tremont Street
Navigation decision point
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
26.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| premium | $5.06 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:28 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
2 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
40m 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?
29.3 mi in 40m, mostly highway — 13 mi of that is on I 93.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Emerson Street.
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 17 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Emerson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Tremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
172 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
309 ft
Total Descent
314 ft
Highest Point
172 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
144 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Melrose, MA
Full guide →Founded 1629
Stoneham is a Massachusetts city of 23,000 (2020) about 9 miles northwest of Boston. Melrose is a small city with a population of 30,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Lynn Fells Parkway — parkway in Greater Boston, Massachusetts
- • Melrose Public Library — library
- • Phineas Upham House — building 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 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 93. 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: near the start (West Emerson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Tremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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