How far is Chelsea, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Chelsea, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
33.26 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.66 mi
42.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.53 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sun, May 31, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, May 31, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-05-31T02:41
Arrive Haverhill
Sun, May 31, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Chelsea
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Haverhill
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shawmut Street

    701 ft · 33 sec · Shawmut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    160 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hawthorn Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Hawthorn Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Pearl Street

    622 ft · 34 sec · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Congress Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Congress Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    557 ft · 15 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Second Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Second Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    1353 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2813 ft · 54 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Fellsway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fellsway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fellsway West

    1 mi · 2 min · Fellsway West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Circle

    38 m · 2 sec · Fellsway West

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West

    65 m · 4 sec · Fellsway West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    906 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea 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
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
16.9 mi · 51%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 29%
River Street
1.87 mi · 6%
Second Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Fellsway
1.29 mi · 4%
Fellsway West
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 23m from Chelsea
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Mostly Sunny then 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 Chelsea to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Chelsea and 15.7 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chelsea and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 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 Chelsea and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.9 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,230
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.0328300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawmut Street (-71.032583, 42.391687)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 Chelsea and Haverhill. The current time is 02:41:57.

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.