Origin
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Haverhill, MA
Donovan Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Lowell and Haverhill, this 22.6-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Clocking in at approximately 27 minutes, the drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, it offers a straightforward path that avoids the complexity of long-distance highway travel. Whether you are commuting or visiting, this short trek provides a practical solution for getting between these two cities.
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
11.3 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate via Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, and Plain Street, with a highway share of 0%. Since there are no long stretches of highway, you won’t find any extended, uninterrupted legs on this route, with Cambridge Street representing the longest segment of the journey. The experience is defined by frequent turns and changing local scenery as you move through the Massachusetts landscape. It is a technical, low-speed drive that requires your full attention to navigate the neighborhood transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge 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 Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 27m 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 Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chelmsford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowell Connector | 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:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
8
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
MA 110, MA 113: River Street
10
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
11
Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
12
Continue on Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left onto Emerson Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
14
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief, 27-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won’t need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the distance is short enough to complete in one go without a break. Given the $3 fuel estimate, it is worth checking your gauge before you head out, though the short duration makes fuel management simple. To make the most of your drive, keep a close eye on your navigation through the series of turns on Cambridge and Chelmsford Streets. Enjoy the simplicity of this short commute and the ease of reaching your destination without the stress of highway congestion.
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 11.3 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 13m 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 22.6 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
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 Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lowell, 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 11.3 mi from Lowell, MA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Lowell, 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
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 27m 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 Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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