How far is Southborough, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Southborough, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.2 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.69 mi
63.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.69 mi
Kilometers
63.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.62 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Mon, May 25, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Southborough
Mon, May 25, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southborough
2026-05-25T16:55
Arrive Haverhill
Mon, May 25, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southborough
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
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Southborough
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To Haverhill
27.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Newton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Framingham Road

    569 ft · 14 sec · Framingham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    3142 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bolton Street

    1185 ft · 32 sec · South Bolton Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Granger Boulevard

    2134 ft · 39 sec · Granger Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 50 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeside Avenue

    3232 ft · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southborough 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
42.9 mi · 81%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Maple Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Newton Street
1.03 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Lakeside Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 28m from Southborough
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Southborough and 27.8 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southborough and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 km).

Southborough

#1 Southborough

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,200
Coordinates42.3056500, -71.5245100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.5246, 42.305788)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Southborough and Haverhill. The current time is 16:55:05.

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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.