How far is Haverhill, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and New Bedford.
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Start on Main Street
135 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence
1719 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
1946 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Haverhill and 55.4 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).
#1 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.28 | $34.55 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.16 | $32.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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