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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Lee, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

146.4 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Lee, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Lee, MA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.43 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

73.2 miles from Haverhill, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 79.3 mi 1h 31m
I 495 40.1 mi 46m
I 290 19.6 mi 24m
River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Housatonic Street 0.5 mi 1m
Merrimack Street 0.3 mi <1m
Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
Park Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 79.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Lee, 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 left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
12

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester
14

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
16

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
20

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
23

Keep slight right at fork

376 ft · 9 sec
24

Merge onto US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Housatonic Street
25

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Park Street
26

Arrive at destination

US 20

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 32 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee, 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 146.4 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Haverhill, 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 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

73 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

Stow, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Roses Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 146.4

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14132433333

Visit website

Morgan House Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lee, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Cafe Triskele

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, Massachusetts

0.3 mi

Roses Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14132433333

Visit website

Morgan House Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14132433661

Visit website

Cafe Triskele

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50 mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14132436397

Visit website

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.7

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

+15088320622

Visit website

The Country Trading Post & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.6

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+14135921641

Visit website

Palmer Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14132896956

Visit website

Steaming Tender Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94.1

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14132832744

Visit website

Santiago's Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Westfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14135620210

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.9

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.9

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.4

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.4

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.9

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 104.6

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 52.3

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10.5

Methuen, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–7:30 pm

+19786553379

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 104.6

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 31.4

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 145.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
6
77 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
145.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.43 one way

$46.86 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.55 $51.10
premium $4.82 $27.80 $55.60
diesel $5.61 $32.32 $64.65

Estimated Tolls: $4.75

Massachusetts Turnpike (79.3 mi) $4.75

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

$23

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Mall At Rockingham Park - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lawrence, MA - Tesla Supercharger

Lawrence, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Methuen, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Georges Bakery Sunshine Foods

Methuen, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Fermin Family LLC

Lawrence, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Simon Mall at Rockingham Park (Salem, NH)

Salem, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Mall at Rockingham Park

Salem, NH

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Tuscan Village

Salem, NH

TURNONGREEN

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 3 RED_E: 2 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 EPIC_CHARGING: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86
EV Truck/SUV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Haverhill on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee, MA

Afternoon in Lee on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

2h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 20.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 106
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 25.2
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 10.1
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 15.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 15.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 146.4 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 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 26 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 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 3.1 miles in near I 495.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 146.4 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 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.

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 Lee, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.

Nashua New Hampshire

19.8 mi in | ~24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Lee, MA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.2 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 $23.43 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.

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 20 significant decision points across 146.4 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 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.

On the drive from Haverhill, MA to Lee, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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