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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Shawmut Street
701 ft · 33 sec · Shawmut Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
160 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Hawthorn Street
53 m · 5 sec · Hawthorn Street
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Turn sharp left onto Pearl Street
622 ft · 34 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Congress Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
557 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Second Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Second Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
1353 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2813 ft · 54 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fellsway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fellsway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fellsway West
1 mi · 2 min · Fellsway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Circle
38 m · 2 sec · Fellsway West
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Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West
65 m · 4 sec · Fellsway West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
1008 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Chelsea
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,230 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.0328300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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