How far is Bolton, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Bolton, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
40.32 mi
00h 43m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.32 mi
Kilometers
64.89 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-12T19:22
Arrive Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Lowell
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From Bolton
20.1 mi
00h 21m
To Haverhill
20.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
36.4 mi · 90%
River Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Bailey Boulevard
0.27 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 42m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 21m from Bolton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolton and Mostly Cloudy near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 20.1 miles from Bolton and 20.3 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolton and Mostly Cloudy near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, 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 Lowell.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

24 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

36 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population5,476
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.6078400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.607788, 42.43343)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Haverhill. The current time is 19:22:37.

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.