Trip from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

67 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Downtown Haverhill, MA, MA

Photo: Donovan Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, East Center Street, MA 24 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.5 miles from Bridgewater, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 67 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Center Street Unavailable Refreshing
MA 24 North Unavailable Refreshing
Amvets Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 93 North Unavailable Refreshing
John F Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 North Unavailable Refreshing
MA 110 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

151 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right

85 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto Main Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
4

Continue on East Center Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
5

Take the ramp right toward MA 24 North: Boston

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MA 24 North: Boston
6

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

13 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
9

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

22 mi · 25 min · I 93 North: Concord NH
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Lawrence
12

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 11 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · MA 110, MA 113: River Street
14

Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

164 ft · 4 sec · MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
15

Turn straight onto River Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
16

Continue on Washington Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Washington Street
17

Turn left onto Emerson Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
18

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 33.5 miles from Bridgewater, MA, or about 39m into the drive.

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 67 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 39m 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 6m

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 Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, MA

This is one driving day of about 67 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgewater, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from Bridgewater, MA · 39m into the drive

Downtown Brookhaven, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

34 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Bridgewater, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Haverhill, MA

The final approach into Haverhill, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haverhill, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.66 one way

$21.33 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.60 $23.20
premium $4.80 $12.66 $25.32
diesel $5.64 $14.89 $29.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.03 $3.22
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.86 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bridgewater, MA

Evening in Bridgewater on Saturday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Evening in Haverhill on Saturday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

34 mi in

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

18 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

1h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, East Center Street, MA 24 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Bridgewater, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgewater, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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