How far is Ware, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Ware, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
84.27 mi
01h 45m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Ware
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ware
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ware
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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Ware
41.8 mi
00h 52m
To Haverhill
42.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Upper Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street

  4. 4

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

    2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ware Road

    865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lower Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Red Bridge Road

    62 m · 4 sec · Red Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hardwick Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hardwick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ravine Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ravine Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Road

    1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    1910 ft · 60 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Quinapoxet Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Quinapoxet Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wachusett Street

    1312 ft · 29 sec · Wachusett Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Manning Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Laurel Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Legg Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail

    1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1790 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector

    640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  34. 34

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ware 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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 35%
Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 13%
Redemption Rock Trail
9.45 mi · 11%
Main Street
7.47 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
4.87 mi · 6%
Lower Road
3.51 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 52m from Ware
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ware 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 Ware to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Ware and 42.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ware and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ware and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Ware

#1 Ware

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,897
Coordinates42.2598100, -72.2398000
Altitude129
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 (-72.239839, 42.259751)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.11
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.55 $23.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.80 $14.25 $28.51
Diesel $4.49 $13.33 $26.66

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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There is no time difference between Ware and Haverhill. The current time is 22:28:51.

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.