How far is Hudson, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
42.74 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.39 mi
58.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.39 mi
Kilometers
58.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Mon, May 4, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Mon, May 4, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Haverhill
Mon, May 4, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hudson
21.3 mi
00h 23m
To Haverhill
21.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

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

    960 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    75 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hudson Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1021 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1896 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
36.4 mi · 85%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Hudson Road
1.61 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
1.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 42m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 23m from Hudson
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Hudson and 21.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.56 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Haverhill. The current time is 21:49:12.

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.