Origin
Upton, MA
Late night in Upton on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upton, 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
1h 14m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upton, MA
Italo Melo
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 59.6-mile drive from Upton, MA, to Haverhill, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-495, it's a highway-focused journey perfect for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within Massachusetts. The route is designed for efficiency, making it ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll be spending most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent driving experience throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 52.2 mi | 1h |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Emerson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 52.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upton, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto School Street
349 ft
·
11 sec
·
School Street
3
Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
4
Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
Merge onto I 495
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
9
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
12
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
13
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Upton, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
4
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Bailey Boulevard
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
MA 125 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:10 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 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 14m 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?
You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads like I-495. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 52.2 miles on I-495, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the majority is interstate, there are brief transitions onto local roads like West Main Street and River Street as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience the efficiency of the highway followed by a more town-centric approach at the end.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
405 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
405 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
356 ft
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.2 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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