How far is Haverhill, MA from Watertown, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Watertown, MA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
37.06 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.06 mi
Kilometers
59.65 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Tue, May 26, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Tue, May 26, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-05-25T23:46
Arrive Watertown
Tue, May 26, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Haverhill
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Watertown
18.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn

    1147 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montvale Avenue

    1215 ft · 28 sec · Montvale Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street

    888 ft · 18 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Church Street

    96 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    29 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Trapelo Road

    117 m · 9 sec · Trapelo Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Lexington Street

    2827 ft · 1 min · Lexington Street

  22. 22

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

    57 m · 4 sec · Belmont Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Lexington Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Lexington Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Orchard Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Orchard Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1277 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Oliver Street

    131 m · 19 sec · Oliver Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oliver Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
13.7 mi · 37%
I 495 South
9.99 mi · 27%
Pleasant Street
2.83 mi · 8%
Washington Street
2.22 mi · 6%
River Street
2.06 mi · 6%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 27m from Haverhill
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Haverhill and Areas Of Fog near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Haverhill and 18.5 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Haverhill and Areas Of Fog near Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Watertown

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,125
Coordinates42.3709300, -71.1828300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Watertown (-71.18283, 42.37093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Watertown. The current time is 23:46:17.

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.