How far is Haverhill, MA from Dracut, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Dracut, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Dracut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Dracut.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
1614 ft · 34 sec · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South
1873 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: Lawrence, Dracut
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Lowell Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street
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Continue on Broadway Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Road
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Road
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Turn slight right
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Dracut.
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.
Loop Connector
Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny near Dracut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Dracut?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Methuen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Haverhill and 8.6 miles from Dracut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Haverhill and Partly Sunny near Dracut.
Stop Ideas Near Methuen
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 Methuen.
Haverhill station
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Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Dracut. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 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 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dracut (-71.30201, 42.67037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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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