How far is Ipswich, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.09 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.73 mi
22.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.09 mi
Kilometers
25.9 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ipswich
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ipswich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Georgetown
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ipswich
8 mi
00h 16m
To Haverhill
8.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
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 Ipswich and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hammatt Street

    818 ft · 41 sec · Hammatt Street

  3. 3

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

    1793 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lord Square

    93 m · 8 sec · Lord Square

  5. 5

    Turn left onto High Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    628 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haverhill Street

    1995 ft · 49 sec · Haverhill Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Haverhill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Salem Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street

  11. 11

    Continue on School Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  13. 13

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on James P Ginty Boulevard

    2410 ft · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haverhill Street
4.31 mi · 27%
East Main Street
3.46 mi · 21%
High Street
2.47 mi · 15%
School Street
1.64 mi · 10%
Water Street
1.12 mi · 7%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Haverhill Street

Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Street

3.93 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 16m from Ipswich
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Ipswich and 8.1 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ipswich and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

12 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ipswich and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).

Ipswich

#1 Ipswich

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,091
Coordinates42.6792600, -70.8411600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-70.841187, 42.679238)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.43
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.22 $4.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.51 $5.01
Premium $4.80 $2.74 $5.47
Diesel $4.49 $2.56 $5.12

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 Ipswich and Haverhill. The current time is 04:05:06.

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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.