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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Amesbury, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

11 mi

18 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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city in Massachusetts

Amesbury, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 11 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, MA 150, Kenoza Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 17m highway drive covering 11 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 150. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Way.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Haverhill Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bailey Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Park Way

Turn right onto Park Way

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haverhill Place

Turn right onto Haverhill Place

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bailey Boulevard

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MA 150: Amesbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 118 Toward MA 150: Amesbury
5
11 mi into trip | ~17m in | MA 150 / Market Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / Market Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Amesbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Salisbury along the way.

Salisbury

2.5 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 6.5 mi 7m
MA 150 1.5 mi 3m
Kenoza Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Amesbury Road 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Bailey Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Park Way <0.1 mi <1m
Haverhill Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 6.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 125

144 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Park Way

349 ft · 11 sec · Park Way
3

Turn right onto Haverhill Place

272 ft · 13 sec · Haverhill Place
4

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

389 ft · 15 sec · Bailey Boulevard
5

Turn left onto MA 97; MA 125

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Main Street
6

Turn slight right onto MA 110

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kenoza Avenue
7

Continue on MA 110

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Amesbury Road
8

Continue on MA 110

0.5 mi · 1 min · Amesbury Road
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
10

Merge onto I 495

6.5 mi · 7 min · I 495
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 118 Toward MA 150: Amesbury
12

Turn right onto MA 150

1.5 mi · 3 min · MA 150
13

Continue on MA 150

233 ft · 4 sec · Market Street
14

Arrive at destination

MA 150

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.76 one way

$3.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.92 $3.84
premium $4.82 $2.09 $4.18
diesel $5.61 $2.43 $4.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.96 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Haverhill, MA

Evening in Haverhill on Thursday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amesbury, MA

Evening in Amesbury on Thursday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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

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 Haverhill, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 11 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, MA 150, Kenoza Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Haverhill, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.76 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.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Haverhill Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bailey Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Amesbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Salisbury along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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