How far is Haverhill, MA from Clinton, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Clinton, MA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Clinton.
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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
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
982 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Continue on Bolton Road
1416 ft · 29 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1377 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
96 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Haverhill and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Clinton?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Haverhill and 22.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverhill and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.67 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 Clinton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 42.4167600, -71.6828500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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