Origin
South Boston, MA
Morning in South Boston on Sunday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Boston, 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
51m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Boston, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 37.9-mile drive from South Boston, MA, to Haverhill, MA, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. With no highway driving involved, expect a consistent local road experience throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region of Massachusetts the entire time, so no significant regional changes are expected.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sixth Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Fourth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Dorchester Street
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dorchester Street
2
Turn left onto West Sixth Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sixth Street
3
Continue on Orton-Marotta Way
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orton-Marotta Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto B Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
B Street
5
Turn left onto West Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Fifth Street
6
Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dorchester Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Fourth Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Fourth Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Frontage Road
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Frontage Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 93 North
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
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
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from South Boston, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
35 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.02 one way
$12.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Andover, MA
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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?
Prepare for a decidedly turn-heavy local drive on this route. You'll be covering 37.9 miles primarily on West Sixth Street, Orton-Marotta Way, and B Street, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections for the majority of your travel time. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of local roads involves frequent changes in speed and direction. The character of the drive remains consistent as a city and suburban navigation experience.
88% 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: 21.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 93. 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 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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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