How far is Malden, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Malden, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
31.9 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.26 mi
39.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.9 mi
Kilometers
51.34 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Malden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malden
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Malden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Malden
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Haverhill
16 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruing Court

    25 m · 7 sec · Ruing Court

  3. 3

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

    102 m · 14 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3129 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Salem Street

    113 m · 9 sec · Salem Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fellsway West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fellsway West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Circle

    38 m · 2 sec · Fellsway West

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West

    65 m · 4 sec · Fellsway West

  10. 10

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

    906 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malden 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
16.9 mi · 53%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 30%
River Street
1.87 mi · 6%
Fellsway West
0.9 mi · 3%
Centre Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 21m from Malden
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Malden 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 Malden to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 15.8 miles from Malden and 16 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malden and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Malden and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 24.26 mi (39.05 km).

Malden

#1 Malden

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population59,922
Coordinates42.4251000, -71.0661600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.066117, 42.425048)
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
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $4.80 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $4.49 $5.07 $10.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malden and Haverhill. The current time is 08:31:08.

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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.