How far is Cambridge, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.67 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.75 mi
44.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.8 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Cambridge
17.2 mi
00h 22m
To Haverhill
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Cambridge and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    2519 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · McGrath Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire

    1509 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    2646 ft · 57 sec · Mystic Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
19.5 mi · 56%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 28%
River Street
1.87 mi · 5%
McGrath Highway
0.87 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Mystic Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 22m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Cambridge and 17.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 Cambridge and Haverhill. The current time is 18:15:24.

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.