How far is Haverhill, MA from Sturbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Sturbridge, MA is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
80.02 mi
01h 40m
Flight
68.82 mi
110.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.02 mi
Kilometers
128.78 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Haverhill
40 mi
00h 50m
To Sturbridge
40.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  17. 17

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

    1557 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

    133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Charlton Road

    1538 ft · 37 sec · Charlton Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    91 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2744 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Charlton Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Charlton Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charlton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
41 mi · 51%
I 290 West
20 mi · 25%
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 14%
River Street
2.06 mi · 3%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.58 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 50m from Haverhill
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Haverhill and 40.1 miles from Sturbridge.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Sturbridge. Straight-line distance: 68.82 mi (110.75 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sturbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,561
Coordinates42.1084300, -72.0786900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Sturbridge (-72.07869, 42.10843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.80 $13.53 $27.07
Diesel $4.49 $12.66 $25.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Sturbridge. The current time is 19:31:25.

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.