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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Halfway Point
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Washington Street
30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Hammatt Street
818 ft · 41 sec · Hammatt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
1793 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Lord Square
93 m · 8 sec · Lord Square
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Turn left onto High Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
628 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1995 ft · 49 sec · Haverhill Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Haverhill Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Salem Street
3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on School Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Continue on Elm Park
1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park
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Continue on Bates Bridge
1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on James P Ginty Boulevard
2410 ft · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
42 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ipswich and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).
#1 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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