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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Medway, MA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

66.3 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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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town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Medway, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Medway, MA covers 66.3 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, Milford Street, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.61 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: 66.3 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 66.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Milford Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.7 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 19 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 56.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Milford Street. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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 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
5
20.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
6
61 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward MA 109: Milford, Medway

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

Exit 48 Toward MA 109: Milford, Medway

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

Nashua New Hampshire

19.8 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 56.7 mi 1h 5m
Milford Street 2.4 mi 4m
River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Village Street 1.8 mi 3m
Medway Road 0.4 mi 1m
Merrimack Street 0.3 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.3 mi <1m
Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Medway, 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

40 mi · 46 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 48 Toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
14

Turn left onto MA 109

0.4 mi · 1 min · Medway Road
15

Continue on MA 109

2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street
16

Continue on Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Franklin Street
17

Turn left onto Village Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street
18

Turn left onto Barber Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Barber Street
19

Arrive at destination

Barber Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Haverhill, MA · 40m into the drive

Downtown Bolton, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bolton, MA

33 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Medway, MA

The final approach into Medway, 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

$10.61 one way

$21.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.57 $23.14
premium $4.82 $12.59 $25.18
diesel $5.61 $14.64 $29.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Haverhill, MA

Late night in Haverhill on Friday

Local time

1:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medway, MA

Late night in Medway on Friday

Local time

1:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Bolton, MA

33 mi in

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

9 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 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 Medway, MA covers 66.3 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, Milford Street, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $10.61 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 66.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 Medway, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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