How far is Haverhill, MA from Chelmsford, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Chelmsford, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Chelmsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Chelmsford.
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Start on Main Street
135 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence
1719 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2149 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4, MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1252 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 West: Chelmsford
82 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Chelmsford Street
2039 ft · 45 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Fletcher Street
1485 ft · 43 sec · Fletcher Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Road
646 ft · 25 sec · North Road
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Turn left onto Worthen Street
657 ft · 18 sec · Worthen Street
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Continue on Worthen Street
53 m · 5 sec · Worthen Street
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Turn right onto Westford Street
3011 ft · 2 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Chelmsford.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Chelmsford?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Haverhill and 11.7 miles from Chelmsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Haverhill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Chelmsford. Straight-line distance: 19.12 mi (30.77 km).
#1 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelmsford (-71.36728, 42.59981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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