How far is Rochester, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Rochester, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
90.77 mi
01h 39m
Flight
73.35 mi
118.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.77 mi
Kilometers
146.08 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-16T09:36
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Rochester
45.2 mi
00h 49m
To Haverhill
45.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Bedford Road

    123 m · 8 sec · New Bedford Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1732 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
33.6 mi · 37%
I 495 North
26 mi · 29%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 19%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
County Road
3 mi · 3%
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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 49m from Rochester
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Patchy Fog near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 45.2 miles from Rochester and 45.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Rochester and Patchy Fog near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.1 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 9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.2 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 73.35 mi (118.05 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford Road (-70.820069, 41.731788)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.07 $28.14
Premium $4.80 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $4.49 $14.36 $28.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Haverhill. The current time is 09:36:04.

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.