How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
41.22 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.3 mi
51.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.3 mi
Kilometers
51.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.33 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, May 2, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Sat, May 2, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-05-02T12:28
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, May 2, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Jamaica Plain
20.5 mi
00h 31m
To Haverhill
20.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Haverhill.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 15 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1267 ft · 47 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Centre Street

    101 m · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenough Avenue

    1109 ft · 42 sec · Greenough Avenue

  5. 5

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

    536 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    84 m · 15 sec · Gordon Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woolsey Square

    63 m · 9 sec · Woolsey Square

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Street

    971 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dudley Street

    1593 ft · 1 min · Dudley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dearborn Street

    608 ft · 23 sec · Dearborn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Albany Street

    596 ft · 23 sec · Albany Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard

    1489 ft · 55 sec · Melnea Cass Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector

    2333 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Connector

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frontage Road Northbound

    49 m · 3 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Plain 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.9 mi · 53%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 23%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.71 mi · 7%
Washington Street
2 mi · 5%
River Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Massachusetts Avenue Connector
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 31m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Partly Sunny then 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 Jamaica Plain to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Jamaica Plain and 20.7 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 32.3 mi (51.98 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Street (-71.120143, 42.309822)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.80 $7.01 $14.01
Diesel $4.49 $6.55 $13.10

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and Haverhill. The current time is 12:28:51.

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.