How far is Haverhill, MA from Hadley, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Hadley, MA is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.41 mi
02h 26m
Flight
82.56 mi
132.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.56 mi
Kilometers
132.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.59 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Haverhill
50.1 mi
01h 13m
To Hadley
50.3 mi
01h 13m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

    1948 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Amherst Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Amherst Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pleasant Street

    20 m · 9 sec · North Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Amity Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Amity Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Rocky Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rocky Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Maple Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Russell Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Russell Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Middle Street

    77 m · 12 sec · Middle Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 31%
I 495 South
28.2 mi · 28%
Daniel Shays Highway
14.3 mi · 14%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
Amherst Road
4.23 mi · 4%
Russell Street
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
01h 13m from Haverhill
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Haverhill and 50.3 miles from Hadley.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 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 Mostly Sunny near Hadley.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 82.56 mi (132.86 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Hadley (-72.58842, 42.34176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.80 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $4.49 $15.89 $31.78

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 Hadley. The current time is 01:11:32.

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.