How far is Gardner, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.77 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.8 mi
78.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.77 mi
Kilometers
96.19 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Gardner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardner
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Haverhill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardner
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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Gardner
29.8 mi
00h 32m
To Haverhill
30 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Gardner and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    793 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1412 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 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 Gardner 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 49%
American Legion Circle
14.6 mi · 24%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 21%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Bailey Boulevard
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 32m from Gardner
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gardner 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 Gardner to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Gardner and 30 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gardner and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.53 km).

Gardner

#1 Gardner

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,585
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.9981300
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Street (-71.998487, 42.575033)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 Gardner and Haverhill. The current time is 22:05:33.

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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.