How far is Dracut, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
17.33 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.33 mi
Kilometers
27.89 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Dracut
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dracut
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dracut
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Methuen
MA

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Dracut
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Haverhill
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlington Street

    1506 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willard Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Willard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lowell Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1039 ft · 27 sec · Lowell Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    2124 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Pelham Street

    953 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 213 East: Methuen

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1403 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Road
3.67 mi · 21%
Loop Connector
3.22 mi · 19%
I 495 North
2.92 mi · 17%
North Lowell Street
1.88 mi · 11%
River Street
1.87 mi · 11%
I 93 North
1.38 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Road

Continue on Broadway Road

3.67 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Methuen
00h 14m from Dracut
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dracut and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dracut to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Methuen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Dracut and 8.8 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dracut and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Methuen

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

24 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 km).

Dracut

#1 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.302066, 42.670342)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.75
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.37 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.80 $2.93 $5.85
Diesel $4.49 $2.74 $5.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dracut and Haverhill. The current time is 22:32:34.

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.