How far is Haverhill, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.43 mi
03h 30m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.43 mi
Kilometers
222.78 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 30, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-30T13:40
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverhill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Haverhill
69.1 mi
01h 45m
To Williamstown
69.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    34.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Holden Street

    129 m · 17 sec · Holden Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1002 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 27%
MA 2 West
35.2 mi · 25%
I 495 South
28.2 mi · 20%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 5%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 45m from Haverhill
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverhill and Rain Showers near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Haverhill and 69.3 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.98 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill (-71.07728, 42.7762)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.98
Round trip
$37.97
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.98 $37.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.46 $42.91
Premium $4.80 $23.42 $46.84
Diesel $4.49 $21.90 $43.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Williamstown. The current time is 13:40:49.

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.