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Trip from Rowley, MA to Haverhill, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

Downtown Rowley, MA, MA

Rowley, MA

Italo Melo

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Trip Overview

Rowley, MA to Haverhill, MA is 14.1 miles and takes about 25m via Central Street, School Street, and North Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, it’s perfect for a quick errand or to connect two nearby communities without a significant time commitment. You won't encounter any major highways on this drive, so expect a more local pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Street 2 mi 3m
School Street 1.6 mi 3m
North Street 1.6 mi 3m
West Main Street 1.3 mi 1m
Water Street 1.1 mi 1m
Jewett Street 1 mi 1m
Jackman Street 1 mi 1m
Lincoln Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Central Street — 2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

33 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Church Street

283 ft · 5 sec · Church Street
3

Turn straight onto Central Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Central Street
4

Continue on Glen Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Glen Street
5

Continue on Glen Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glen Street
6

Continue on Coleman Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Coleman Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
8

Continue on Jackman Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jackman Street
9

Continue on Jewett Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jewett Street
10

Turn slight left onto North Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street
11

Turn right onto MA 97

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Continue on MA 97

0.6 mi · 1 min · Salem Street
13

Continue on MA 97

1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
14

Continue on MA 97

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Elm Park
15

Continue on MA 97; MA 113

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Bates Bridge
16

Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
17

Continue on MA 97; MA 113

1.1 mi · 1 min · Water Street
18

Continue on MA 97

0.5 mi · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard
19

Turn left onto MA 125

138 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

MA 125

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Elm Street

At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 97 / West Main Street

Turn right onto MA 97 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | MA 125 / Main Street

Turn left onto MA 125 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.26 one way

$4.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.46 $4.92
premium $4.82 $2.68 $5.35
diesel $5.61 $3.11 $6.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Rowley, MA

Afternoon in Rowley on Saturday

Local time

1:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Afternoon in Haverhill on Saturday

Local time

1:41 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

3 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

25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving at all, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 14.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you’ll experience is about 2 miles along Central Street. You'll likely find yourself making frequent turns as you wind through residential and commercial areas. The road character remains consistent, offering a steady pace through the Massachusetts landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Central Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MA 97 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Central Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MA 97 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverhill, MA before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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