How far is Franklin, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Franklin, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
67.87 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.56 mi
81.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.56 mi
Kilometers
81.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.87 mi
Kilometers
109.22 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Franklin
33.8 mi
00h 35m
To Haverhill
34.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    128 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Emmons Street

    808 ft · 20 sec · Emmons Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Central Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Lowell

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
63.2 mi · 93%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
West Central Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.3 mi
Bailey Boulevard
0.27 mi
MA 110
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 35m from Franklin
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight 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 Franklin to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Franklin and 34.1 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 50.56 mi (81.37 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population34,711
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.3967300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.396695, 42.083398)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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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There is no time difference between Franklin and Haverhill. The current time is 00:25:07.

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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.