How far is Norwood, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
54.74 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.1 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T21:07
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Norwood
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To Haverhill
27.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Norwood and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nahatan Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nahatan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 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 Norwood 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.7 mi · 34%
I 495 North
17.1 mi · 31%
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 19%
High Street
2.36 mi · 4%
Nahatan Street
2.18 mi · 4%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 30m from Norwood
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Norwood and 27.6 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.6 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 14.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.5 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 Bedford.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.199625, 42.194622)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Haverhill. The current time is 21:07:45.

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.