How far is Haverhill, MA from Hanson, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Hanson, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
61.64 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.64 mi
Kilometers
99.2 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Haverhill
30.8 mi
00h 42m
To Hanson
30.8 mi
00h 42m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Abington

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Whitman Rotary

    77 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Washington Street

    905 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
20 mi · 32%
I 495 South
9.99 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
MA 3 South
4.62 mi · 8%
Plymouth Street
3.76 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 42m from Haverhill
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny near Hanson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Haverhill and 30.8 miles from Hanson.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 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 Hanson.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Hanson. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.62 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 Hanson. The current time is 02:34:38.

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.