Origin
Watertown, MA
Morning in Watertown on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, 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
53m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, MA
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Haverhill, MA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Watertown, MA, to Haverhill, MA, covers a manageable 36.3 miles and is estimated to take about 53 minutes. This short journey, entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, is perfectly suited for a single day trip. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-93, I-495, and Pleasant Street, with about 61% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical and straightforward excursion. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused drive, making it an easy addition to any travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles on I-93, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition between I-93 and I-495, and eventually onto Pleasant Street, the character shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more local road conditions. Expect a mix of efficient highway driving and potentially some slower sections as you approach your destination, reflecting a typical New England commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 13 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 around 0.1 miles in near Church Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Church Street
Turn sharp left onto Church Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn sharp left toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
33.5 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~49m 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 | 13 mi | 15m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mystic Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Oliver Street
428 ft
·
26 sec
·
Oliver Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Orchard Street
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Orchard Street
4
Continue on Orchard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
5
Turn right onto Waverley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Waverley Avenue
6
Continue on White Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Trapelo Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Trapelo Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto MA 60
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Continue on MA 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Street
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
11
Turn right onto Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
13
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
14
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / slight left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Montvale Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 93
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
22
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
23
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
24
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Emerson Street
25
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bailey Boulevard
26
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Watertown, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Watertown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haverhill, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Haverhill, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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 Watertown, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, Pleasant 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 18.1 miles from Watertown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.81 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 18 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Watertown, MA to Haverhill, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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