Origin
Sutton, MA
Late night in Sutton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutton, 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 26m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, MA
Ron Lach
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 67.6-mile drive from Sutton, MA to Haverhill, MA is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including I-495 and I-290, with a brief section on the Purple Heart Highway. Given its short duration and highway focus, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of Massachusetts for the entirety of this relatively quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 41.1 mi | 48m |
| I 290 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Singletary Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sutton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 41.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Boston Road
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boston Road
2
Turn left onto Singletary Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Singletary Avenue
3
Continue on Sutton Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sutton Road
4
Turn straight onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on West Main Street
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Enter roundabout
21 ft
·
0 sec
8
Continue
355 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge onto MA 146
257 ft
·
6 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
13
Merge onto I 290
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 290
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
15
Merge onto I 495
41 mi
·
48 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
18
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
19
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
21
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
22
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Sutton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 65 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
34 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
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 26m 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 experience for 87% of this drive. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 41.1 miles on I-495. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and predictable driving conditions for extended periods. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of the Purple Heart Highway might offer a slight change of pace before you rejoin the main thoroughfares. Overall, it's a route designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
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 67.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Sutton, MA to Haverhill, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Marlboro
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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