How far is Lincoln, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
40.3 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.81 mi
43.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Haverhill
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Lowell
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From Lincoln
19 mi
00h 24m
To Haverhill
21.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Pond Road

    32 m · 12 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sandy Pond Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bedford Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Bedford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Great Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Great Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    2350 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Marrett Road

    1157 ft · 24 sec · Marrett Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    19 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marrett Road

    957 ft · 20 sec · Marrett Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    47 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1785 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
17.1 mi · 42%
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 26%
Yankee Division Highway
2.92 mi · 7%
Bedford Road
1.92 mi · 5%
River Street
1.87 mi · 5%
North Great Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 24m from Lincoln
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Mostly Clear near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Lincoln and 21.3 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Mostly Clear near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

24 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

36 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,993
Coordinates42.4259300, -71.3039500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Pond Road (-71.30398, 42.425865)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Haverhill. The current time is 22:36:52.

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.