How far is Haverhill, MA from Holden, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Holden, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
59.8 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.8 mi
Kilometers
96.24 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Haverhill
29.9 mi
00h 40m
To Holden
30 mi
00h 40m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Leominster Connector

    2912 ft · 1 min · Leominster Connector

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Redemption Rock Trail

    1027 ft · 26 sec · Redemption Rock Trail

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Legg Road

    2293 ft · 39 sec · Legg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Raymond Huntington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Laurel Street

    135 m · 10 sec · Laurel Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Manning Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street

  26. 26

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

    3256 ft · 1 min · Wachusett Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highland Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    129 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 18 sec · Maple Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.2 mi · 47%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 18%
Leominster Connector
10.4 mi · 17%
River Street
2.06 mi · 3%
Manning Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Highland Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 40m from Haverhill
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Haverhill and 30 miles from Holden.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Holden.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Holden. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Holden (-71.86341, 42.35176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 Holden. The current time is 03:37:46.

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.