How far is Haverhill, MA from Gloucester, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Gloucester, MA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.39 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.83 mi
38.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.83 mi
Kilometers
38.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Haverhill
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Gloucester
17.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    135 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Park

    1227 ft · 24 sec · Elm Park

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Salem Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    3039 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Topsfield

    2470 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto MA 62 East: Danvers

    140 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street

    1723 ft · 41 sec · Elliott Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grant Circle

    41 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1330 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dale Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Dale Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 40%
I 95 South
7.95 mi · 22%
West Main Street
2.95 mi · 8%
Maple Street
1.89 mi · 5%
School Street
1.6 mi · 5%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

14 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 26m from Haverhill
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Gloucester?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Haverhill and 17.7 miles from Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Gloucester

#2 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Gloucester (-70.66313, 42.61405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Premium $4.80 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $4.49 $5.61 $11.22

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 Haverhill and Gloucester. The current time is 04:10:37.

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.