How far is Haverhill, MA from Wellesley, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Wellesley, MA is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
46.39 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.91 mi
56.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.66 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellesley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Wellesley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Haverhill
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Wellesley
23.2 mi
00h 31m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport

    1870 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South

    2258 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley

    155 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    742 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16: Newton, Wellesley

    712 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    19 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3 mi · 8 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cameron Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Cameron Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    64 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
17 mi · 37%
Yankee Division Highway
11.1 mi · 24%
US 3 South
10.6 mi · 23%
Washington Street
3.26 mi · 7%
River Street
2.06 mi · 4%
US 3
0.82 mi · 2%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 31m from Haverhill
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Haverhill and 23.2 miles from Wellesley.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 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 near Wellesley.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Wellesley. Straight-line distance: 34.91 mi (56.18 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population28,684
Coordinates42.2964900, -71.2925600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Wellesley (-71.29256, 42.29649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.76
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.21 $14.42
Premium $4.80 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $4.49 $7.36 $14.72

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 Wellesley. The current time is 01:21:16.

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.