How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Haverhill.
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Start on Brook Street
103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
977 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Elliott Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · Elliott Street
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Turn slight left onto Conant Street
70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto US 1 North: Topsfield, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1229 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2945 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
1577 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
1988 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Salem Street
3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on School Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Continue on Elm Park
1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park
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Continue on Bates Bridge
1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on James P Ginty Boulevard
2410 ft · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
42 m · 3 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea and Haverhill.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.46 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea and 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 12.7 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Topsfield
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 Topsfield.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).
#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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