Origin
Haverhill, MA
Morning in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Holliston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverhill, MA
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Holliston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverhill, MA to Holliston, MA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Haverhill, MA to Holliston, MA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 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 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 19.8 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 56.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 3: 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 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
20 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 38-37B
Toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
10
43.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, MA and Holliston, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Logan Airport and Wellesley.
Nashua New Hampshire
19.8 mi in
|
~24m
Logan Airport
20.6 mi in
|
~25m
Wellesley
42.9 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| US 3 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 8.4 mi | 17m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Woodland Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Holliston, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 3 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
507 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 38-37B
Toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16 West: Wellesley
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
61 ft
·
1 sec
Toward MA 16 West: Wellesley
20
Turn right onto MA 16
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on MA 16
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
24
Continue on MA 16
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
25
Turn left
75 ft
·
1 sec
26
Turn right onto MA 16
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
27
Turn left onto Woodland Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Street
28
Continue on Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Railroad Street
29
Turn sharp left onto Central Street
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
30
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
Winthrop Street
31
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Haverhill, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holliston, MA
The final approach into Holliston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.43 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
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.
Destination
Holliston, MA
Morning in Holliston on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Holliston, MA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 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 $7.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haverhill, MA and Holliston, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Logan Airport and Wellesley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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