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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Freetown, MA

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

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

81.9 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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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Downtown Freetown, MA, MA

Freetown, MA

Tappiah Sesay

Trip Overview

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Freetown, MA covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Merrimack Street, Washington Street, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.11 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.

Midpoint

41 miles from Haverhill, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Merrimack Street
Washington Street
River Street
I 495 South
I 93 South
Interstate 93
John F
Southeast Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Merrimack Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

443 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Merrimack Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
3

Continue on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on Washington Street

220 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
5

Continue on River Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 495 South: Lawrence
7

Merge slight left

9.7 mi · 11 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 93 South: Boston
9

Merge slight left

20 mi · 23 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
11

Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
12

Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
13

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
15

Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.7 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
16

Continue on Amvets Highway

28 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway
17

Take the exit slight right toward Assonet, Freetown

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Assonet, Freetown
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
19

Turn left onto Mill Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Mill Street
20

Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Elm Street
21

Continue on Slab Bridge Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road
22

Turn right

272 ft · 20 sec
23

Arrive at your destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 53m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 53m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freetown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverhill, MA

This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Haverhill, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

41 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.

Popular next leg

Boston, MA to Freetown, MA

45.7 mi · 1h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Arlington, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.11 one way

$26.21 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.29 $28.59
premium $4.82 $15.55 $31.10
diesel $5.61 $18.08 $36.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

2:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freetown, MA

Afternoon in Freetown on Saturday

Local time

2:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

4 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 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

81.9 mi in 1h 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Merrimack Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Freetown, MA is easy. At 1h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverhill, MA to Freetown, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverhill, MA to Freetown, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Freetown, MA before heading back.

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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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