Origin
Salem, MA
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
41m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, MA
José Alcalá
Haverhill, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 24-mile drive from Salem, MA to Haverhill, MA is a quick trip, taking about 41 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a short excursion within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. You'll navigate a mix of major highways and local streets, with about a third of the journey on interstate roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary; you can easily complete this journey and return within the same day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Water Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Gedney Street
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gedney Street
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Square
263 ft
·
16 sec
·
Holyoke Square
3
Turn left onto MA 114
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
Norman Street
4
Enter roundabout
14 ft
·
0 sec
5
Continue
88 ft
·
1 sec
6
Turn straight onto MA 114
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
Summer Street
7
Continue on MA 114
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on MA 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Margin Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on MA 35
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto MA 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
11
Continue on MA 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1 North: Topsfield, Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Turn straight onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Newbury Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Merge onto I 95
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78B
Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
17
Merge onto MA 133
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
19
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
20
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
21
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
22
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
23
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
24
Continue on MA 97
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
James P Ginty Boulevard
25
Turn left onto MA 125
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holyoke Square
Turn right onto Holyoke Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 114 / Norman Street
Turn left onto MA 114 / Norman Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78B
Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
4
24 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 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 | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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
5:15 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 33% of the drive utilizing highways, primarily I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on I-95, offering a chance for steady progress. Outside of the interstate sections, you'll transition to local roads like East Main Street and Water Street, which will likely involve navigating town traffic and varying speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more localized, potentially slower-paced driving as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on I 95.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holyoke Square.
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 24 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Holyoke Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 114 / Norman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Salem, MA to Haverhill, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
6.2 mi in
|
~12m
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 41m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (Holyoke Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 114 / Norman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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