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Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

82.4 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown Sturbridge, MA, MA

Sturbridge, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Haverhill, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

41.2 miles from Sturbridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 82.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charlton 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 Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charlton Street
Main Street
Charlton Road
Wilbur Cross Highway
Massachusetts Turnpike
I 495
I 495 North
MA 110

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Charlton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Charlton Street

59 ft · 3 sec · Charlton Street
2

Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Charlton Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road
5

Take the exit slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
7

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

27 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

0.2 mi · 38 sec · I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
11

Merge slight left

48 mi · 56 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · MA 110, MA 113: River Street
13

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
14

Turn straight onto River Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
15

Continue on Washington Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Washington Street
16

Turn left onto Emerson Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Emerson Street
17

Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
18

Turn right onto Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 41.2 miles from Sturbridge, MA, or about 40m 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 18 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 40m 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 9m

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 Sturbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sturbridge, MA

This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sturbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Sturbridge, MA · 40m into the drive

town in Massachusetts

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berlin, MA

41 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

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berlin, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Sturbridge, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.19 one way

$26.37 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.38 $28.76
premium $4.82 $15.65 $31.29
diesel $5.61 $18.19 $36.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.54 $5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sturbridge, MA

Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverhill, MA

Evening in Haverhill on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Berlin, MA

41 mi in

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

17 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 21m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Sturbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.19 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 Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sturbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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