How far is Haverhill, MA from South Peabody, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.06 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.52 mi
31.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-18T18:02
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haverhill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxford
MA

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Haverhill
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To South Peabody
12.1 mi
00h 19m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and South Peabody.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    135 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Park

    1227 ft · 24 sec · Elm Park

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Salem Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    3039 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Forest Street, Centennial Drive

    1251 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Centennial Drive Connector

    1656 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Drive Connector

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Summit Street

    2825 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · County Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Street

    777 ft · 24 sec · Lynn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
12.9 mi · 53%
West Main Street
2.95 mi · 12%
School Street
1.6 mi · 7%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 6%
MA 128 North
1.45 mi · 6%
Lincoln Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxford
00h 19m from Haverhill
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to South Peabody?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Haverhill and 12.1 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boxford

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

18 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 South Peabody. The current time is 18:02:47.

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.