Trip from Haverhill, MA to Cohasset, MA

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

56.5 mi

91 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown Haverhill, MA, MA

Haverhill, MA

Donovan Kelly

Trip Overview

Traveling from Haverhill to Cohasset covers 56.5 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes under normal conditions. This route functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Massachusetts towns. By utilizing a mix of I-93, I-495, and the Southeast Expressway, you will transition efficiently through the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for drivers who prioritize speed and efficiency over leisure-focused sightseeing.

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

28.3 miles from Haverhill, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 56.5-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route consisting of high-speed interstate travel. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I-93. While the drive is efficient, it lacks the technical variety of local backroads, sticking instead to major corridors that prioritize moving you quickly through the region. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from the I-495 beltway onto the Southeast Expressway. The personality of this trip is functional and direct, ideal for those who prefer to keep their momentum steady from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 495.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 56.5 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 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 97A Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
32.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
42 mi into trip | ~54m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

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 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
42.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | MA 3A / Hancock Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Quincy

42 mi in | ~54m | via MA 3A

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 19.6 mi 23m
I 495 9.7 mi 11m
Southeast Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3 mi 4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane 2.5 mi 3m
Newport Avenue Extension 2.3 mi 5m
North Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 19.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 125

442 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto MA 113

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
3

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

218 ft · 5 sec · Washington Street
5

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
7

Merge onto I 495

9.7 mi · 11 min · I 495
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 97A Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 93

20 mi · 23 min · I 93
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
12

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the none lane.
14

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A
Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
16

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A
17

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street
20

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
21

Continue on Washington Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
23

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
24

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
25

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
26

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
Use the none lane.
27

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
28

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street
29

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street
30

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
31

Continue on MA 3A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Justice Cushing Way
Use the none lane.
32

Turn left onto MA 228

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Street
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Street
34

Continue on North Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
35

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though aiming to avoid peak traffic hours on the Southeast Expressway is always a wise move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, allowing you to complete the 1 hour and 21 minute drive in one go if you choose. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before departing Haverhill to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the high highway percentage, focus on maintaining a consistent speed to maximize your travel time. Since the entire route is under 60 miles, consider this an easy, low-stress transition between the two coastal Massachusetts areas.

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 28.3 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 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 56.5 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.3 miles or 35m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, MA

This is one driving day of about 56.5 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haverhill, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 19.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.3 mi from Haverhill, MA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

28 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

Rocky Point, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, 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

$8.99 one way

$17.99 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $9.78 $19.56
premium $4.80 $10.67 $21.35
diesel $5.64 $12.55 $25.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.62

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Haverhill, MA

Evening in Haverhill on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

28 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

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

1h 21m 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 Cohasset, MA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 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 $8.99 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 56.5 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 3.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Cohasset, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Quincy along the way.

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