How far is Chatham, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.76 mi
02h 13m
Flight
94.78 mi
152.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.78 mi
Kilometers
152.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.57 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Chatham
61.2 mi
01h 06m
To Haverhill
61.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
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 Chatham and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 34%
I 93 North
30 mi · 24%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 22%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
01h 06m from Chatham
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Chatham and 61.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 94.78 mi (152.54 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.959641, 41.682173)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.84
Round trip
$33.69
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.84 $33.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.80 $20.78 $41.56
Diesel $4.49 $19.43 $38.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and Haverhill. The current time is 20:37:34.

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.