How far is Littleton, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
31.67 mi
00h 35m
Flight
27.56 mi
44.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.97 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Littleton
15.7 mi
00h 17m
To Haverhill
16 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    67 m · 7 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    715 ft · 17 sec · King Street

  3. 3

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Street

  4. 4

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

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
27.6 mi · 87%
River Street
1.87 mi · 6%
King Street
1.08 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Bailey Boulevard
0.27 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 17m from Littleton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton and Mostly Cloudy near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Littleton and 16 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littleton and Mostly Cloudy near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.36 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Street (-71.512219, 42.537517)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.92 $9.85
Premium $4.80 $5.37 $10.75
Diesel $4.49 $5.03 $10.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Littleton and Haverhill. The current time is 20:59:51.

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.