How far is Haverhill, MA from Sudbury, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.12 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Sat, May 30, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Sun, May 31, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-05-30T22:16
Arrive Sudbury
Sat, May 30, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Haverhill
22.1 mi
00h 30m
To Sudbury
22.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1642 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard

    892 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Acton Street

    1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road

    858 ft · 17 sec · Hudson Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.5 mi · 65%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.86 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.36 mi · 5%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 5%
River Street
2.06 mi · 5%
Parker Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 30m from Haverhill
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Chance Rain Showers near Sudbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Haverhill and 22.1 miles from Sudbury.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Haverhill and Chance Rain Showers near Sudbury.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.80 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.49 $7.00 $14.00

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Sudbury. The current time is 22:16:09.

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.