How far is Acton, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Acton, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Haverhill.
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Start on Concord Road
10 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Concord Road
97 m · 15 sec · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Great Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Great Road
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Turn right onto Powers Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powers Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Littleton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Littleton Road
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Turn left onto Boston Road
630 ft · 13 sec · Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1541 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
1008 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Haverhill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Acton and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acton to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Acton and 20.5 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Acton and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tewksbury.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Nashua, NH
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).
#1 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.4850900, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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