How far is Southbridge, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbridge and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge and Haverhill.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Street
1510 ft · 30 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street
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Continue on Southbridge Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Southbridge Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2950 ft · 51 sec · Southbridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Road
34 m · 4 sec · Southbridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1 km · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southbridge Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290, I 395
1835 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 48 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 Southbridge 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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southbridge and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southbridge to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Southbridge and 39.7 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southbridge and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
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Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 68.74 mi (110.62 km).
#1 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
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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