Origin
North Andover, MA
Afternoon in North Andover on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Andover, 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
13m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Andover, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
North Andover to Haverhill is 8.7 miles and takes about 13 minutes via I-495, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway travel with local road segments. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick errand or as a brief connector between larger journeys, offering minimal travel time and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Waverley Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sutton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Andover, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
142 ft
·
10 sec
·
Middlesex Street
3
Turn right onto Waverley Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverley Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Sutton Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sutton Street
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward 495: Salisbury, Lowell
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 495 North: Salisbury
8
Merge onto I 495
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / 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 0 and 6.1 — 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
|
Middlesex Street
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sutton Street
Turn left onto Sutton Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward 495: Salisbury, Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 495: Salisbury, Lowell
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of the journey on highways, primarily I-495. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.2 miles on I-495, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition off the interstate, the drive incorporates local roads like River Street and Waverley Road, which will likely involve lower speed limits and more frequent turns. The character shifts from open highway to a more urban or suburban feel as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Middlesex Street.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Sutton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 North Andover, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward 495: Salisbury and Lowell.
495: Salisbury
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Lowell
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in North Andover, MA
Full guide →Andover is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 37,000 (2020). It is situated at the crossroads of I-495 and I-93 in the heart of the Merrimack Valley. North Andover is a small town on the banks of the Merrimack River. It has a population of about 31,000 (2020) and is 25 miles north of Boston.
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 13m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Sutton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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