How far is Newbury, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Newbury, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.51 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.78 mi
18.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.78 mi
Kilometers
18.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.51 mi
Kilometers
26.57 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-04-18T16:30
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newbury
8.2 mi
00h 15m
To Haverhill
8.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Road

    22 m · 3 sec · High Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on High Road

    26 m · 4 sec · High Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road

  4. 4

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boston Road

    1436 ft · 36 sec · Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jewett Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  15. 15

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  18. 18

    Continue on James P Ginty Boulevard

    2410 ft · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbury and Haverhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newburyport Turnpike
2.01 mi · 12%
Elm Street
1.96 mi · 12%
School Street
1.64 mi · 10%
North Street
1.58 mi · 10%
West Main Street
1.27 mi · 8%
Newman Road
1.17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Newburyport Turnpike

Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

2.01 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 15m from Newbury
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Newbury 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 Newbury to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Newbury and 8.3 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

12 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 11.78 mi (18.96 km).

Newbury

#1 Newbury

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,175
Coordinates42.7667600, -70.8453300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: High Road (-70.845513, 42.766807)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbury and Haverhill. The current time is 16:30:35.

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.