Origin
Rockport, MA
Late night in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, 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
58m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 32.3-mile drive from Rockport, MA to Haverhill, MA is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 58 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Haverhill Street and East Main Street before merging onto the Yankee Division Highway for a portion of the way. This drive is best suited for one day, offering a convenient way to connect two points within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Expect a local feel for much of the trip, with a turn-heavy character that keeps you engaged.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Street | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Eastern Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| John Wise Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Essex Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Haverhill Street
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on MA 127A
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 127
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right onto MA 128
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 128
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
308 ft
·
4 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
9
Continue on MA 128
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 53
Toward MA 133: West Gloucester, Essex
11
Keep slight right at fork
205 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MA 133 West: Essex, Ipswich
12
Turn right onto MA 133
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Essex Avenue
13
Continue on MA 133
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Avenue
14
Continue on MA 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on MA 133
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Wise Avenue
16
Continue on MA 133
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
17
Turn slight right onto MA 1A; MA 133
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
18
Continue on County Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Street
19
Turn left onto East Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Street
20
Continue on High Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
21
Continue on MA 1A; MA 133
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto MA 133
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Haverhill Street
23
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 133
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Haverhill Street
24
Continue on MA 133
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
25
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
26
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
27
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
28
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
29
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
30
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
31
Continue on MA 97
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
James P Ginty Boulevard
32
Turn left onto MA 125
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Rockport, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MA 133: West Gloucester, Essex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53
Toward MA 133: West Gloucester, Essex
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 133 West: Essex, Ipswich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 133 West: Essex, Ipswich
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Essex, MA
16 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
3 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
58m 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?
The journey from Rockport to Haverhill presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 2% of the total mileage on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road that shifts between local streets and brief highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on Haverhill Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in scenery as you navigate through various local areas, making it a more interactive driving experience than a simple interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Haverhill Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway.
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 4 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 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 Rockport, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Essex and Ipswich.
Essex
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
Ipswich
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Haverhill Street. 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 4 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston 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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