Origin
Newburyport, MA
Late night in Newburyport on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburyport, 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
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburyport, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Newburyport, MA to Haverhill, MA is 12.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Main Street and Storey Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and is entirely within Massachusetts, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that doesn't demand much in terms of time or resources, making it ideal for a brief excursion or a simple transit. Consider this route when you need to get between these two points efficiently without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Storey Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| James P Ginty Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bates Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boardman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Atkinson Street
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Atkinson Street
2
Turn right onto Strong Street
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
Strong Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
349 ft
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Boardman Street
444 ft
·
21 sec
·
Boardman Street
5
Turn right onto MA 113
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on MA 113
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Storey Avenue
7
Continue on MA 113
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
9
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
10
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
11
Continue on MA 97
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
James P Ginty Boulevard
12
Turn left onto MA 125
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — 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
|
Strong Street
Turn right onto Strong Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boardman Street
Turn left onto Boardman Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 113 / High Street
Turn right onto MA 113 / High Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 12.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.8 miles along Main Street. Expect a consistent pace as you move through local areas, with frequent turns guiding your way. The road character remains largely consistent, focusing on direct navigation through communities rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Strong Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Strong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boardman Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Main Street. 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 (Strong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boardman Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (4 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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