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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.03 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Acton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.6 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Acton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acton
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Acton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Acton
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Haverhill
20.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Concord Road

    97 m · 15 sec · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Great Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Powers Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powers Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Littleton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Littleton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boston Road

    630 ft · 13 sec · Boston Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1541 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
23.2 mi · 63%
Great Road
2.75 mi · 7%
River Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Powers Road
1.8 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Littleton Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 20m from Acton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tewksbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tewksbury.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

Acton

#1 Acton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population23,503
Coordinates42.4850900, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Road (-71.43292, 42.485018)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acton and Haverhill. The current time is 22:05:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.