How far is Haverhill, MA from Rochester, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Rochester, MA is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
91.71 mi
01h 58m
Flight
73.35 mi
118.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.59 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Haverhill
45.9 mi
00h 59m
To Rochester
45.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Marion Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Marion Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road

    35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
27.2 mi · 30%
I 93 South
23.4 mi · 26%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 19%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 59m from Haverhill
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Haverhill and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 45.9 miles from Haverhill and 45.9 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Haverhill and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.7 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 8.6 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.7 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 73.35 mi (118.05 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.21
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.60 $25.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.25 $28.49
Premium $4.80 $15.55 $31.10
Diesel $4.49 $14.54 $29.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Rochester. The current time is 11:14:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.