Origin
Westwood, MA
Late night in Westwood on Wednesday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, MA to Haverhill, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Westwood to Haverhill is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Pond Street, High Street, and I 95 North, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Since the majority of this route is on surface roads, expect a more local driving experience rather than highway cruising. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.7 mi | 25m |
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| US 3 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| High Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 513 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,945 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 109
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
15
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
16
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
18
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
19
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Westwood, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 49.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
32 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.52 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| premium | $5.06 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bedford, MA
26 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
3 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 10m 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 drive is primarily surface roads, with 0% highway use, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 52.5 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is not specified, but expect consistent surface road conditions throughout. You'll likely encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of urban and suburban travel as you make your way north.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (Lowell Connector): 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 Westwood, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Chelmsford and Lawrence.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Middlesex Turnpike
21.7 mi in
|
~30m
Burlington
21.7 mi in
|
~30m
Nashua New Hampshire
21.7 mi in
|
~30m
Chelmsford
32 mi in
|
~43m
|
via Lowell Connector
Lawrence
32 mi in
|
~43m
|
via Lowell Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Westwood, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Bradford Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • Bradford Burial Ground — historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States
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 10m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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.
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 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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