Origin
West Springfield, MA
Night in West Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
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Trip from West Springfield, 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
2h 18m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Springfield, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 114.2-mile drive from West Springfield to Haverhill, MA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it quite budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on major thoroughfares like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, with a brief stretch on US 20. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this practical drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from West Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 54.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 495 | 48.4 mi | 56m |
| US 20 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North End Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Springfield, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lathrop Street
3
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Park Street
4
Turn left onto US 20
281 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 20
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
North End Bridge
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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North End Bridge
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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West Street
9
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Plainfield Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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US 20
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
14
Merge onto I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 495
48 mi
·
56 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
21
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
22
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
24
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
25
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 18-minute drive, departing in the morning, perhaps before 9 AM, will help you avoid the bulk of commuter traffic, especially as you approach Haverhill. Since it's a relatively short, highway-intensive trip, you might not need many stops, but it's wise to plan for at least one break. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 50 miles, so consider fueling up before you leave West Springfield to stay within your estimated $18 fuel budget. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Massachusetts Turnpike to I-495, as this is a key point where you'll want to ensure you're in the correct lanes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from West Springfield, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverhill, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Springfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from West Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from West Springfield, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 62 and 111.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
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 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
8
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
111.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
$18.28 one way
$36.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| premium | $4.82 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(54.5 mi)
$3.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Night in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 94.6
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 7.9
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 90.6
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 106.4
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 98.5
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 59.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 95% of this route utilizing major roadways. The Massachusetts Turnpike will offer the longest uninterrupted stretch at 54.5 miles, allowing for steady progress. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours. While primarily interstate, the transition between the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495 means you'll encounter different highway environments, though the overall nature of the driving remains consistent: fast-paced and built for covering distance.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between West Springfield, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Albany
6.7 mi in
|
~9m
Boston
6.9 mi in
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~10m
Taunton
62 mi in
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~1h 14m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Portsmouth
62.4 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.27 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail 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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