How far is Haverhill, MA from Wakefield, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Wakefield, 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 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Wakefield.
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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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4
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 · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Lawrence, Andover
1451 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2338 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Haverhill Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
1469 ft · 42 sec · Lowell Street
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Exit the rotary onto Lowell Street
1135 ft · 25 sec · Lowell Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
610 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp left onto Common Street
145 m · 16 sec · Common Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
73 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverhill and Wakefield.
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.
North Main Street
Turn straight onto North Main Street
9.06 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Wakefield?
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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Haverhill and 12.1 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:12 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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Haverhill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
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 Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.99 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 Wakefield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.5064800, -71.0728300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-71.07283, 42.50648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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