How far is Dalton, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
145.14 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.23 mi
174.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.23 mi
Kilometers
174.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.14 mi
Kilometers
233.58 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dalton
70.6 mi
01h 22m
To Haverhill
74.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockbridge Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glennon Avenue

    115 m · 18 sec · Glennon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1674 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 9

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Berkshire Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Berkshire Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    900 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Central Street

    2002 ft · 57 sec · South Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gloyd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gloyd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2914 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Spruce Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suburban Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lower Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ashfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Connector Road

    1038 ft · 29 sec · Connector Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    10 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  29. 29

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Haverhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 35%
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 20%
Mohawk Trail
12.5 mi · 9%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 9%
Route 9
8.1 mi · 6%
Berkshire Trail
4.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 22m from Dalton
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Dalton and 74.4 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.83
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.92 $39.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.51 $45.03
Premium $4.80 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $4.49 $22.98 $45.96

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Haverhill. The current time is 02:23:31.

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.