Origin
Malden, MA
Afternoon in Malden on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, MA to Haverhill, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
This 31.7-mile drive from Malden, MA to Haverhill, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of the journey on interstates, making it a quick and efficient option. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $5 for this relatively short distance. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you'll be staying within familiar territory. It's a practical choice for a quick hop north.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 31.7-mile journey. With 82% of the drive on interstates, you'll spend the majority of your time on faster-paced roads like I-93 and I-495. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on I-93, offering an extended period of consistent highway driving. While the core route is interstate-heavy, you will transition onto River Street, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you near Haverhill. Overall, it's a route that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ruing Court.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Ruing Court
Turn right onto Ruing Court
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 60 / Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60 / Centre Street
Navigation decision point
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Centre Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on MA 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 60
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on MA 60
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
Salem Street
7
Turn right onto MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway West
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fellsway West
9
Continue on MA 28
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fellsway West
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge onto I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
16
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
19
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
20
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Haverhill on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
41m 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 Malden, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Malden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Malden, MA to Haverhill, 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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