The drive from Williamstown, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 138.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 2, I 495, Mohawk Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on MA 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.87 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.5 miles from Williamstown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 138.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 138.9 miles, with most of the trip on MA 2 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 miles on MA 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MA 43 / Water Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 138.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MA 43 / Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 43.7 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|MA 43 / Water Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 43 / Water Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
43.7 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|MA 2
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2 toward MA 2 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 27
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
7
107 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
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136.1 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
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136.3 mi into trip|~3h 28m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Williamstown, MA to Haverhill, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.
Lawrence
107.5 mi in|~2h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 2
53.5 mi
1h 17m
I 495
28.5 mi
33m
Mohawk Trail
26.5 mi
48m
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi
16m
Route 2
5.2 mi
8m
Main Street
3.5 mi
8m
State Road
2.2 mi
4m
River Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, MA and Haverhill, MA.
1
Start on Spring Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Spring Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Latham Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Latham Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 43
0.2 mi·36 sec·Water Street
4
Turn right onto MA 2
1.5 mi·3 min·Main Street
5
Continue on MA 2
2.2 mi·4 min·State Road
6
Continue on MA 2
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on MA 8A
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
9
Turn right onto MA 2
15 mi·30 min·Mohawk Trail
10
Continue on MA 2
0.7 mi·1 min·Tea Street
11
Continue on MA 2
0.5 mi·48 sec·Mohawk Trail
12
Continue on MA 2
1.0 mi·1 min·Tea Street
13
Continue on MA 2
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Continue on MA 2
0.7 mi·1 min·Mohawk Trail
15
Continue on MA 2
5.2 mi·8 min·Route 2
16
Continue on MA 2
11 mi·16 min·Mohawk Trail
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·MA 2
18
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·2 min·MA 2
19
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2
51 mi·1 hr 14 min·MA 2
Exit 27Toward MA 2 East: Boston
20
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi·16 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 113BToward I 495 North: LowellUse the right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
23
Merge onto I 495
28 mi·33 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 107Toward MA 110, MA 113: River StreetUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
26
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi·2 min·River Street
27
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi·29 sec·Washington Street
28
Turn left onto MA 110
0.1 mi·16 sec·Emerson Street
29
Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
0.3 mi·33 sec·Bailey Boulevard
30
Turn right onto MA 125
92 ft·2 sec·Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
MA 125
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Williamstown, MA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 31 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, MA
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Williamstown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.5 mi from Williamstown, MA
· 1h 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 119.7
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 115
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 129.3
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 52.7
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 124.5
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 124.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.73 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$21.05
$42.11
premium
$4.15
$22.69
$45.39
diesel
$3.75
$20.51
$41.01
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Concord Turnpike
(12.3 mi)$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.58
$6.67
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.45
$8.89
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Williamstown, MA
Late night
in Williamstown on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverhill, MA
Late night
in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Greenfield, MA
69 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
5 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
3h 32m 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 Williamstown, MA to Haverhill, MA covers 138.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 2, I 495, Mohawk Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 miles from Williamstown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 138.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MA 43 / Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 43.7 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Williamstown, MA to Haverhill, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
