How far is Swampscott, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Swampscott, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swampscott and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott and Haverhill.
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Start on Hardy Road
65 m · 10 sec · Hardy Road
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
114 m · 12 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Monument Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Monument Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street
660 ft · 13 sec · Humphrey Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Humphrey Street
532 ft · 9 sec · Humphrey Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
550 ft · 14 sec · Ocean Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Street
128 m · 9 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Lewis Street
1130 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn right onto Chatham Street
2490 ft · 59 sec · Chatham Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
1031 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Broadway
2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Lynnfield Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle
150 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1303 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1316 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers
999 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers
3134 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
3207 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
1988 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Salem Street
3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on School Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Continue on Elm Park
1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park
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Continue on Bates Bridge
1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on James P Ginty Boulevard
2410 ft · 49 sec · James P Ginty Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
42 m · 3 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 Swampscott and Haverhill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Swampscott 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 Swampscott to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Swampscott and 14.4 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Swampscott and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Topsfield
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 Topsfield.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swampscott and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 22.6 mi (36.37 km).
#1 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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 23, 2026
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