How far is Haverhill, MA from Amherst Center, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Amherst Center, MA is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.5 mi
02h 15m
Flight
78.42 mi
126.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.69 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst Center
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Amherst Center
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverhill
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Haverhill
47.7 mi
01h 07m
To Amherst Center
47.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Amherst Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    135 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Merrimack Street

    1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

    1948 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Amherst Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Amherst Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Boltwood Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Boltwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boltwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 33%
I 495 South
28.2 mi · 30%
Daniel Shays Highway
14.3 mi · 15%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
Amherst Road
4.23 mi · 4%
River Street
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
01h 07m from Haverhill
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverhill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Amherst Center?

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Haverhill and 47.8 miles from Amherst Center.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haverhill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst Center.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Amherst Center. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.2 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Amherst Center

#2 Amherst Center

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population19,065
Coordinates42.3753700, -72.5192500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Amherst Center (-72.51925, 42.37537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.80 $16.17 $32.35
Diesel $4.49 $15.12 $30.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Amherst Center. The current time is 12:23:14.

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.