How far is Lunenburg, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lunenburg and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lunenburg and Haverhill.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lancaster Avenue
146 m · 16 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
1982 ft · 58 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Great Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Great Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Park Street
3245 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harvard Road
1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road
129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · King Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
1008 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard
1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 m · 2 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 Lunenburg and Haverhill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Lunenburg and 26 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lunenburg and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelmsford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 35.19 mi (56.63 km).
#1 Lunenburg
Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 42.5945300, -71.7245200 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
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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