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Trip from Milford, MA to Haverhill, MA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

61.1 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Downtown Milford, MA, MA

Milford, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 61.1-mile drive from Milford to Haverhill, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-495 for the majority of the journey, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route offers an economical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and focused road type, it's a practical choice for a quick relocation or an early start to your day.

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

30.5 miles from Milford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.8 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you will transition to local roads like River Street and Cedar Street as you approach your destination. This shift means a change in scenery and speed as you enter Haverhill.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bow Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Bow Street

Turn left onto North Bow Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 85 / Cedar Street

Turn left onto MA 85 / Cedar Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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 495 55.8 mi 1h 5m
River Street 1.9 mi 2m
Cedar Street 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
Bailey Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
North Bow Street 0.2 mi <1m
Emerson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 55.8 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Central Street

118 ft · 9 sec · Central Street
2

Turn left onto North Bow Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Bow Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto MA 16

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto MA 85

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6

Merge onto I 495

56 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 107 Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
9

Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
10

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street
11

Turn left onto MA 110

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
12

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
13

Turn right onto MA 125

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

MA 125

Trip Plan

For this 1-day, 61.1-mile trip, there are no recommended overnight stops, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Milford, MA, you can anticipate spending most of your time on I-495, so be mindful of potential interstate traffic, especially during peak commute hours. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, which is quite manageable for this distance. Since the drive is just over an hour, there's no pressing need to plan extensive rest stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel fatigued. A helpful tip for this route is to check real-time traffic conditions on I-495 before you depart, as it’s the main artery for the bulk of your travel.

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 30.5 miles from Milford, MA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 61.1 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.5 miles or 37m 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 2m

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 Milford, 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 Milford, MA

This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milford, 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 I 495 for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.5 mi from Milford, MA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

31 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Milford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 42.1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 37.9
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 52.6
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 46.3
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $15 near mile 2.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.78 one way

$19.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.66 $21.33
premium $4.82 $11.60 $23.20
diesel $5.61 $13.49 $26.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.3 0 $6.42 $2.93
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 5 days ago

Origin

Milford, MA

Late night in Milford on Wednesday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Late night in Haverhill on Wednesday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

31 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 15m 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 Milford, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, River Street, Cedar 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 30.5 miles from Milford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milford, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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