How far is Bedford, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Bedford, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.96 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.17 mi
35.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.17 mi
Kilometers
35.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.82 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, May 30, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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 Bedford
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Haverhill
16.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Great Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · The Great Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Road

    1693 ft · 44 sec · North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2195 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 20 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 Bedford and Haverhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
17.1 mi · 55%
US 3 North
4.47 mi · 14%
North Road
2.27 mi · 7%
River Street
1.87 mi · 6%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Lowell Connector
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 18m from Bedford
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bedford and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.5 miles from Bedford and 16.4 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bedford and Rain Showers 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 Bedford and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Massachusetts

Population14,053
Coordinates42.4906500, -71.2761700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: The Great Road (-71.276168, 42.490686)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.80 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $4.49 $4.89 $9.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Haverhill. The current time is 21:13:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.