How far is Haverhill, MA from Swampscott, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Swampscott, MA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
28.89 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.6 mi
36.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.6 mi
Kilometers
36.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.49 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Topsfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Haverhill
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Swampscott
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Essex Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chatham Street

    2490 ft · 59 sec · Chatham Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Street

    1553 ft · 28 sec · Lewis Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1334 ft · 23 sec · New Ocean Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Paradise Road

    160 m · 10 sec · Paradise Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elmwood Road

    623 ft · 33 sec · Elmwood Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hardy Road

    128 m · 19 sec · Hardy Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
11.9 mi · 41%
West Main Street
2.95 mi · 10%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 9%
School Street
1.6 mi · 6%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 5%
Newbury Street
1.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsfield
00h 23m from Haverhill
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Haverhill and 14.4 miles from Swampscott.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.

Stop Ideas Near Topsfield

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

19 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Swampscott. Straight-line distance: 22.6 mi (36.37 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Swampscott

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,462
Coordinates42.4709300, -70.9175500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Swampscott (-70.91755, 42.47093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Swampscott. The current time is 02:47:47.

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.