Origin
Haverhill, MA
Night in Haverhill on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverhill, MA to Watertown, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Watertown, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverhill, MA to Watertown, MA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, I 495, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 13.4 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese 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.
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
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
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 27
Toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
6
29 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Church Street
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
37 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Oliver Street
Turn sharp right onto Oliver Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Watertown, MA, road signs point toward Stoneham and Woburn.
Stoneham
26.4 mi in
|
~33m
Woburn
26.4 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mystic Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, MA and Watertown, 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 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 27
Toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montvale Avenue
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
316 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
15
Continue on Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
16
Turn left onto US 3
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cambridge Street
17
Continue on US 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on MA 60
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
19
Continue on MA 60
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Trapelo Road
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trapelo Road
21
Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Belmont Street
23
Turn slight left onto Lexington Street
303 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lexington Street
24
Turn slight left onto Orchard Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Church Street
26
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Church Street
27
Turn sharp right onto Oliver Street
428 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oliver Street
28
Arrive at destination
Oliver Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Haverhill, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Watertown, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Watertown, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Watertown, MA
Night in Watertown on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 Watertown, MA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, Pleasant 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 18.5 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 $5.94 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Haverhill, MA and Watertown, MA, road signs point toward Stoneham and Woburn.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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