How far is Athol, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Athol, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.29 mi
01h 18m
Flight
59.7 mi
96.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.7 mi
Kilometers
96.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.29 mi
Kilometers
117.95 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Athol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Athol
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Athol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Athol
36 mi
00h 39m
To Haverhill
37.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Athol and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Athol and Haverhill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    747 ft · 28 sec · Crescent Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Templeton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Templeton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    989 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail

    23.9 mi · 33 min · Mohawk Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Athol 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 40%
Mohawk Trail
23.9 mi · 33%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.7 mi · 2%
Templeton Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 39m from Athol
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Athol and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Athol to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Athol and 37.2 miles from Haverhill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Athol and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Athol and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 59.7 mi (96.07 km).

Athol

#1 Athol

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates42.5959200, -72.2267500
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fish Street (-72.226945, 42.595869)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.15
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.08 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.39 $22.78
Premium $4.80 $12.43 $24.86
Diesel $4.49 $11.62 $23.25

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 Athol and Haverhill. The current time is 02:19:08.

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