How far is Marlborough, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.63 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.31 mi
61.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.66 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 30, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Thu, Apr 30, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-04-30T00:28
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 30, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlborough
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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Marlborough
23.7 mi
00h 25m
To Haverhill
23.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

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

    56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeside Avenue

    3232 ft · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
42.9 mi · 90%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.73 mi · 2%
Lakeside Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
I 495 North
0.36 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 25m from Marlborough
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Marlborough and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 23.7 miles from Marlborough and 23.9 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Marlborough and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.66 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,290
Coordinates42.3459300, -71.5522900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.552243, 42.345988)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.39 $14.77
Premium $4.80 $8.06 $16.12
Diesel $4.49 $7.54 $15.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlborough and Haverhill. The current time is 00:28:49.

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.