Trip from Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

148.8 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Lee, MA

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Downtown Haverhill, MA, MA

Haverhill, MA

Donovan Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Park Street, Housatonic Street, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.68 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.4 miles from Lee, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 148.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Park Street Unavailable Refreshing
Housatonic Street Unavailable Refreshing
Massachusetts Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 North Unavailable Refreshing
MA 110 Unavailable Refreshing
MA 110 East Unavailable Refreshing
River Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Park Street

72 ft · 2 sec · Park Street
2

Continue on Park Street

82 ft · 7 sec · Park Street
3

Continue on Park Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Park Street
4

Continue on Housatonic Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Housatonic Street
5

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 43 sec
6

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

0.2 mi · 38 sec · I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
11

Merge slight left

48 mi · 56 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · MA 110, MA 113: River Street
13

Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

164 ft · 4 sec · MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
14

Turn straight onto River Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
15

Continue on Washington Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Washington Street
16

Turn left onto Emerson Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
17

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
18

Turn right onto Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
19

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 74.4 miles from Lee, MA, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverhill, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lee, 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 Lee, MA

This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lee, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.4 mi from Lee, MA · 1h 10m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

74 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Lee, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Haverhill, MA

The final approach into Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, 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

$23.68 one way

$47.37 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.76 $51.52
premium $4.80 $28.11 $56.23
diesel $5.64 $33.06 $66.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.62 $7.14
Efficient EV 37.2 0 $13.02 $5.95
EV Truck/SUV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52

Gas CO2

52 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lee, MA

Afternoon in Lee on Monday

Local time

12:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Afternoon in Haverhill on Monday

Local time

12:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

2 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 20m 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 Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Housatonic Street, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Lee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.68 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 Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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