Origin
Reading, MA
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, 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
32m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reading, MA
Vika Glitter
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.8-mile drive from Reading, MA, to Haverhill, MA, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major highways like I-495 and I-93, offering a direct and efficient path. You won't need an overnight stay for this short hop; it's designed for convenience and speed. Expect a drive-focused experience with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| I 93 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Salem Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Eaton Street
514 ft
·
26 sec
·
Eaton Street
2
Turn left onto MA 129
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
3
Continue on MA 129
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
5
Merge onto I 93
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
10
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
13
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
14
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the 23.8 miles spent on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.2 miles on I-495, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the journey is on high-speed roads like I-93, River Street will be part of your final approach into Haverhill. The character is predominantly that of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, so be prepared for a direct commute feel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 93.
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 10 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
166 ft
37 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
166 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
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.
On the drive from Reading, MA to Haverhill, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
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 32m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on I 495. 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: at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Boston 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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