How far is Nantucket, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Nantucket, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nantucket and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nantucket and Haverhill.
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Start on Centre Street
68 m · 11 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto India Street
536 ft · 29 sec · India Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street
24 m · 6 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
56 m · 14 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Easy Street
145 m · 12 sec · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Steamboat Wharf
75 m · 14 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Steamboat Wharf
20 m · 6 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hyannis - Nantucket
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Continue on Slip 1
60 m · 15 sec · Slip 1
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Turn slight right
117 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
624 ft · 20 sec · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Bay Road
1081 ft · 24 sec · Lewis Bay Road
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Continue on Camp Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Camp Street
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Turn slight right onto Yarmouth Road
36 m · 8 sec · Yarmouth Road
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Turn left onto Iyannough Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Iyannough Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airport Rotary
94 m · 6 sec · Iyannough Road
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Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road
3 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
1780 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 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 Nantucket 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Nantucket and Rain Showers Likely near Haverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nantucket to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Nantucket and 68.2 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nantucket and Rain Showers Likely near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury
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 South Duxbury.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nantucket and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 114.7 mi (184.59 km).
#1 Nantucket
Island of Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.2834600, -70.0994600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
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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