How far is Milton, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
44.7 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.39 mi
58.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.39 mi
Kilometers
58.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.93 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Haverhill
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Milton
22.2 mi
00h 27m
To Haverhill
22.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edge Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Street

    134 m · 16 sec · Boulevard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Granite Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Granite Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.6 mi · 48%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 22%
Southeast Expressway
4.32 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Granite Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 27m from Milton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton 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 Milton to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Milton and 22.4 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reading.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodge Street (-71.066347, 42.249429)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.80 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $4.49 $7.09 $14.18

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Haverhill. The current time is 17:44:14.

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.