Origin
Northbridge, MA
Late night in Northbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Northbridge, 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
1h 23m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northbridge, MA
Italo Melo
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Northbridge to Haverhill is 63.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I-495, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a relatively quick trip that's ideal for a single-day excursion. With the majority of the route on interstate highways, it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. You'll likely find this drive efficient for its intended purpose.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 52.2 mi | 1h |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| School Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Brookway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 52.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbridge, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Beanes Lane
459 ft
·
25 sec
·
Beanes Lane
3
Turn left onto Church Avenue
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Avenue
4
Turn right onto Cross Place
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
Cross Place
5
Turn right onto School Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
6
Turn left onto Brookway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookway Drive
7
Turn right onto Allyn Road
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
Allyn Road
8
Turn left onto Quaker Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Quaker Street
9
Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
10
Turn slight left onto School Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
11
Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
12
Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
14
Merge onto I 495
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
17
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
18
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
20
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
21
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Northbridge, 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 60.9 — 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
|
Church Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Quaker Street
Turn left onto Quaker Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
$10.16 one way
$20.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
32 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
24 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 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the mileage on interstate roads like I-495. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 52.2 miles on I-495, meaning extended periods of consistent highway travel. The initial part of your journey may involve local roads like West Main Street before merging onto the faster pace of the interstate. Expect the character of the drive to be largely consistent once you're on I-495, offering a direct and efficient path to Haverhill. This setup is designed for speed and minimal interruption.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and West Main Street. 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 Church Avenue.
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 63.5 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 (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.2 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: at 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 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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