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Trip from Haverhill, MA to Monson, MA

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

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

92.9 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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 Massachusetts

Monson, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Monson, MA covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 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

46.4 miles from Haverhill, MA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 92.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merrimack Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Monson, MA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Monson, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Merrimack Street
Washington Street
River Street
I 495 South
US 3
I 290 West
MA 12 South
Oxford Street

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 Monson, 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

17 mi · 19 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 25 sec
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

0.5 mi · 34 sec · I 495 South: Marlboro
12

Merge slight left

23 mi · 27 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 290 West: Worcester
14

Merge slight left

20 mi · 24 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

0.1 mi · 23 sec · MA 12 South: Webster
16

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

446 ft · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 90

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 90
19

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 90 West
20

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
21

Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
22

Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
23

Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

436 ft · 8 sec · Charlton Road
24

Take the exit slight right

394 ft · 15 sec
25

Continue on Charlton Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Charlton Road
26

Continue on Main Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
27

Continue on Brimfield Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brimfield Road
28

Continue on Sturbridge Road

4.0 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
29

Continue on Sturbridge Road

367 ft · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road
30

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
31

Continue on Palmer Road

2.3 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
32

Turn left

49 ft · 4 sec
33

Turn right onto Main Palmer Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
34

Continue on Monson Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
35

Continue on Brimfield Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brimfield Road
36

Continue on Bethany Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Bethany Road
37

Continue on Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
38

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
39

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

233 ft · 10 sec · Harrison Avenue
40

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 46.4 miles from Haverhill, MA, or about 1h 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 1h 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monson, 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 92.9 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Haverhill, MA · 1h into the drive

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

46 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

Boxborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Haverhill, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monson, MA

The final approach into Monson, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Monson, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $16.21 $32.43
premium $4.82 $17.64 $35.28
diesel $5.61 $20.51 $41.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.01 $5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monson, MA

Afternoon in Monson on Saturday

Local time

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Worcester, MA

46 mi in

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

23 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 1m 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 Monson, MA covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Merrimack Street, Washington Street, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.4 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 $14.87 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.

The drive from Haverhill, MA to Monson, MA is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Haverhill, MA to Monson, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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