How far is Ludlow, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Ludlow, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
105.1 mi
01h 46m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.1 mi
Kilometers
169.14 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ludlow
52.4 mi
00h 53m
To Haverhill
52.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    87 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

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

    622 ft · 30 sec · Howard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 46 sec · Sewall Street

  8. 8

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

    1617 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 59 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
50.8 mi · 48%
I 495 North
49.2 mi · 47%
River Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.3 mi
Sewall Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 53m from Ludlow
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Ludlow and 52.7 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.62 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.80 $17.80 $35.61
Diesel $4.49 $16.65 $33.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludlow and Haverhill. The current time is 11:25:53.

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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.