How far is Haverhill, MA from Great Barrington, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Great Barrington, MA is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.54 mi
03h 18m
Flight
123.12 mi
198.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.54 mi
Kilometers
253.53 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Great Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverhill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Haverhill
78.7 mi
01h 39m
To Great Barrington
78.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Great Barrington.

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Housatonic Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Street

    2311 ft · 57 sec · South Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    123 m · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 50%
I 495 South
41 mi · 26%
I 290 West
20 mi · 13%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
3.27 mi · 2%
River Street
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 39m from Haverhill
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny near Great Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Great Barrington?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Haverhill and 78.9 miles from Great Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haverhill and Partly Sunny near Great Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Great Barrington. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.14 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Great Barrington

#2 Great Barrington

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,976
Coordinates42.1959200, -73.3620600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Great Barrington (-73.36206, 42.19592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.26
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.63 $43.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.80 $26.68 $53.36
Diesel $4.49 $24.95 $49.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Great Barrington. The current time is 03:53:52.

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.