Origin
Longmeadow, MA
Evening in Longmeadow on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longmeadow, MA to Haverhill, MA
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
117.1 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverhill, MA
Donovan Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 117.1 miles across Massachusetts, this drive connects Longmeadow to Haverhill in roughly 2 hours and 23 minutes. It is a straightforward, single-day trip that is best navigated via the Springfield Expressway, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and I-495. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, the journey is budget-friendly and efficient for a quick regional transit. Since the entire route remains within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This trip is ideally suited for those looking to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points.
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
58.5 miles from Longmeadow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient transit, as 94% of this journey is spent on highways. The road's personality is defined by its focus on speed and directness rather than winding local scenery. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.5 miles along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Transitioning from the regional roadways onto the major interstates dictates the flow of the drive, keeping your pace steady throughout the 2h 23m travel time. Because the route is so heavily highway-dependent, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-moving experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 117.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
8
114.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
7
114.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Longmeadow, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Albany
9.5 mi in
|
~14m
Boston
9.7 mi in
|
~14m
Taunton
64.8 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
65.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Portsmouth
65.3 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 54.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 495 | 48.4 mi | 56m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 5 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Longmeadow Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmeadow, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on US 5
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Longmeadow Street
Use the none lane.
2
Take the ramp onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 5
Toward US 5 North, I 91 North: Holyoke, Greenfield
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East: Boston
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto I 291; US 20
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
48 mi
·
56 min
·
I 495
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
15
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
16
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
18
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
19
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stops. However, given the reliance on major arteries like I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, you should monitor real-time traffic reports to avoid peak congestion. Budgeting $19 for fuel is a helpful starting point, but keeping a little extra in reserve for fluctuations is always smart. Because there are zero planned stops in this data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the Springfield Expressway to ensure a smooth, non-stop ride. Pacing yourself is easy on this straightforward corridor, allowing you to reach Haverhill refreshed and on schedule.
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 58.5 miles from Longmeadow, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
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 Longmeadow, 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.
+
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 Longmeadow, MA
This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longmeadow, 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.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Longmeadow, MA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Longmeadow, 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
$18.64 one way
$37.28 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(54.5 mi)
$3.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Haverhill, MA
Evening in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
59 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
24 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 23m 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 Longmeadow, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Springfield Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Longmeadow, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.64 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 117.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Longmeadow, MA and Haverhill, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
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