Origin
Milford, MA
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
1h 15m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 61.1-mile drive from Milford to Haverhill, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-495 for the majority of the journey, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route offers an economical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and focused road type, it's a practical choice for a quick relocation or an early start to your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 55.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Bow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 55.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
118 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto North Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Bow Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 85
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
Merge onto I 495
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
9
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
12
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
13
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Milford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.4 — 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
|
North Bow Street
Turn left onto North Bow Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 85 / Cedar Street
Turn left onto MA 85 / Cedar Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
6:58 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
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
1h 15m 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 drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.8 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you will transition to local roads like River Street and Cedar Street as you approach your destination. This shift means a change in scenery and speed as you enter Haverhill.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bow Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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