How far is Haverhill, MA from Northampton, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Northampton, MA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Northampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Northampton.
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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
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
551 ft · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on New South Street
556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
51 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Crescent Street
1031 ft · 48 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Bancroft Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Bancroft Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bancroft Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Northampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Mostly Sunny near Northampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Northampton?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Haverhill and 62.3 miles from Northampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 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 Northampton.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Northampton. Straight-line distance: 85.49 mi (137.58 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 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northampton (-72.6412, 42.32509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
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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