How far is Sterling, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Sterling, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Haverhill.
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Start on Meetinghouse Hill Road
88 m · 11 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn right onto Park Street
77 m · 11 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
587 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Leominster Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leominster Road
37 m · 2 sec · Leominster Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road
1485 ft · 28 sec · Leominster Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1555 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 34 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 Sterling 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
28.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sterling and Mostly Clear near Haverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 miles from Sterling and 25.2 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sterling and Mostly Clear near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,166 |
| Coordinates | 42.4375900, -71.7606300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
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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