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Trip from Watertown, 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

53m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Watertown, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a road trip from Watertown, MA, to Haverhill, MA, covers a manageable 36.3 miles and is estimated to take about 53 minutes. This short journey, entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, is perfectly suited for a single day trip. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-93, I-495, and Pleasant Street, with about 61% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical and straightforward excursion. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused drive, making it an easy addition to any travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 13 mi 15m
I 495 9.2 mi 11m
Pleasant Street 2.8 mi 5m
Washington Street 2.3 mi 5m
River Street 1.9 mi 2m
Mystic Street 1.6 mi 1m
Church Street 1.2 mi 2m
Cambridge Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 13 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, MA and Haverhill, MA.

1

Start on Oliver Street

428 ft · 26 sec · Oliver Street
2

Turn sharp left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Church Street
3

Enter roundabout onto Orchard Street

153 ft · 2 sec · Orchard Street
4

Continue on Orchard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Orchard Street
5

Turn right onto Waverley Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Waverley Avenue
6

Continue on White Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto Trapelo Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Trapelo Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn sharp right onto MA 60

2.8 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
9

Continue on MA 60

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mystic Street
Use the left / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
11

Turn right onto Church Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Church Street
12

Enter roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street

122 ft · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street
13

Continue on Mount Vernon Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street
14

Turn slight left onto Washington Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
Use the left / slight left lanes.
15

Turn right onto Montvale Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Montvale Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto I 93

13 mi · 15 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 495

9.2 mi · 11 min · I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 107 Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
22

Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
23

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street
24

Turn left onto MA 110

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
25

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
26

Turn right onto MA 125

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

MA 125

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Somerville, MA

18 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

North Andover, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andover, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Watertown, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn sharp left onto Church Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
10.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn sharp left toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
7
23.9 mi into trip | ~36m 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
33.5 mi into trip | ~49m 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
33.7 mi into trip | ~49m 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

$5.81 one way

$11.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.34 $12.67
premium $4.82 $6.89 $13.79
diesel $5.61 $8.01 $16.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Watertown, MA

Late night in Watertown on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Late night in Haverhill on Sunday

Local time

3:52 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

53m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles on I-93, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition between I-93 and I-495, and eventually onto Pleasant Street, the character shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more local road conditions. Expect a mix of efficient highway driving and potentially some slower sections as you approach your destination, reflecting a typical New England commute.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 0.1 miles in near Church Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Watertown, MA

Full guide →

Watertown is a city in the Greater Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts.

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 53m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 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 0.1 miles (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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