Origin
Tewksbury, MA
Morning in Tewksbury on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tewksbury, 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
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tewksbury, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Tewksbury and Haverhill, Massachusetts, expect a straightforward 18.3-mile journey. This drive typically takes about 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You won’t need to worry about lodging or overnight planning for such a short distance. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be plenty to get you from point A to point B. Both locations are situated within the Northeast region, keeping the trip within familiar local territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| International Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Andover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tewksbury, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto East Street
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Street
3
Continue on North Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
4
Turn right onto International Place
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
International Place
5
Turn slight right
302 ft
·
13 sec
6
Turn straight onto MA 133
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Andover Street
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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
21 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
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Because this route relies entirely on local roads like East Street, North Street, and International Place, you will experience zero highway driving. This configuration means you should be prepared for frequent turns and navigating local traffic patterns throughout the entire 18.3-mile distance. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires your full attention on the road ahead. It is a practical, utilitarian route that keeps you off the major expressways.
65% 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: 11.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and North Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 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 18.1 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
185 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
138 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
185 ft
~2.6 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 495. 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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