Origin
Shrewsbury, MA
Late night in Shrewsbury on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, 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 7m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 53.7-mile drive from Shrewsbury, MA to Haverhill, MA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and with a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Massachusetts locations. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. This drive is entirely within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 41.1 mi | 48m |
| I 290 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Boylston Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 41.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 140
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grafton Street
3
Continue on MA 140
480 ft
·
16 sec
·
Boylston Street
4
Continue on MA 140
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
6
Merge onto I 290
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 290
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
41 mi
·
48 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Shrewsbury, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
5
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
3:36 AM
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
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 7m 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 highway-focused profile for this 53.7-mile trip, with approximately 90% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I-495 and I-290. This means you'll experience a consistent, relatively fast pace for most of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.1 miles on I-495, offering a significant period of steady highway travel. While River Street is part of the route, the vast majority of your time will be spent on these high-speed roadways, offering little in the way of varied scenery or road types.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
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 53.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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