How far is Haverhill, MA from Ludlow, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Ludlow, MA is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
102.52 mi
02h 07m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.52 mi
Kilometers
164.99 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-18T12:58
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Shrewsbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Haverhill
51.2 mi
01h 03m
To Ludlow
51.3 mi
01h 03m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

    3207 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1617 ft · 51 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 49 sec · Sewall Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    622 ft · 31 sec · Howard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
41 mi · 40%
Massachusetts Turnpike
35.1 mi · 34%
I 290 West
20 mi · 20%
River Street
2.06 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
MA 21
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
01h 03m from Haverhill
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Haverhill and 51.3 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.62 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Ludlow (-72.47592, 42.16009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.16
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.08 $28.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.92 $31.83
Premium $4.80 $17.37 $34.74
Diesel $4.49 $16.25 $32.49

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 Ludlow. The current time is 12:58:37.

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.