How far is New Bedford, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 01h 38m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Haverhill.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 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 New Bedford 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from New Bedford and 48 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).
#1 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
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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