How far is Sudbury, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Sudbury, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
43.62 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.62 mi
Kilometers
70.2 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, May 30, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Sudbury
Sat, May 30, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sudbury
2026-05-30T21:12
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, May 30, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sudbury
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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sudbury
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Haverhill
21.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    858 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 15 sec · Waltham Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Acton Street

    1308 ft · 26 sec · Acton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2010 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sudbury 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
28.8 mi · 66%
MA 2 West
4.31 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.43 mi · 6%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 5%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Parker Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 27m from Sudbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sudbury and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Sudbury and 21.9 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sudbury and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sudbury and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Sudbury

#1 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Road (-71.416158, 42.383443)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.80 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.49 $6.91 $13.82

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sudbury and Haverhill. The current time is 21:12:55.

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.