How far is Holden, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Holden, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.56 mi
01h 07m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.86 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Holden
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Haverhill
30 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    129 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wachusett Street

    3256 ft · 1 min · Wachusett Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manning Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Laurel Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Legg Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail

    1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1790 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector

    640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 49%
Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 19%
Redemption Rock Trail
9.45 mi · 16%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Manning Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Highland Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 33m from Holden
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Holden and 30 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.863318, 42.351912)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $4.80 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $4.49 $9.42 $18.85

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 Holden and Haverhill. The current time is 01:56:46.

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.