Origin
Great Barrington, MA
Late night in Great Barrington on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Great Barrington, MA to Haverhill, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
159.5 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Barrington, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Great Barrington, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Stockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.53 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Great Barrington, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 159.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 159.5 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 95 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 95 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,594 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
1,271 ft
Total Descent
1,929 ft
Highest Point
1,594 ft
~22.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,545 ft
Notable High Points
1,594 ft at ~22.8 miles
+710 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 107.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 159.5 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 107.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
107.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
156.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
156.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Great Barrington, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Taunton
107.3 mi in
|
~2h 13m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
107.5 mi in
|
~2h 13m
Portsmouth
107.8 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 95 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 495 | 48.4 mi | 56m |
| Stockbridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Great Barrington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 95 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Barrington, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Elm Street
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 7; MA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
4
Continue on US 7; MA 183
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Barrington Road
7
Continue on US 7
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Street
8
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 102
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
12
Merge onto I 90
95 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 495
48 mi
·
56 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
19
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
20
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
22
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
23
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from Great Barrington, MA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95 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 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverhill, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Great Barrington, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Great Barrington, MA
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Great Barrington, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 95 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Great Barrington, MA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Great Barrington, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95 miles.
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
$25.53 one way
$51.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.70
Massachusetts Turnpike
(95 mi)
$5.70
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
$26
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
80 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Great Barrington, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Stockbridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from Great Barrington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 159.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 107.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Great Barrington, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 49 ft to 1,594 ft elevation with about 1,271 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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