How far is Haverhill, MA from South Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to South Boston, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and South Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and South Boston.
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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 · 42 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
1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
3018 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany Street, Mass Pike
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Albany Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Albany Street
938 ft · 39 sec · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Traveler Street
1459 ft · 56 sec · Traveler Street
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Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
1695 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Colony Avenue
59 m · 16 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Dorchester Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Seventh Street
2479 ft · 1 min · West Seventh Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Street
18 m · 7 sec · Dorchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and South Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Haverhill and Rain Showers Likely near South Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to South Boston?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Haverhill and 19.3 miles from South Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Haverhill and Rain Showers Likely near South Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 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 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boston (-71.04949, 42.33343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
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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