How far is Ayer, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Ayer, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ayer and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer and Haverhill.
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Start on Park Street
121 m · 12 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harvard Road
1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road
129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · King Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 32 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 Ayer 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
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ayer and 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 Ayer to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Ayer and 18.3 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ayer and Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ayer and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.24 km).
#1 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
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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