How far is Watertown, MA from Haverhill, MA?
The driving distance from Watertown, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Haverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Haverhill.
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Start on Oliver Street
131 m · 26 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn sharp left onto Church Street
1285 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Orchard Street
47 m · 3 sec · Orchard Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Orchard Street
3139 ft · 1 min · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Waverley Avenue
1141 ft · 41 sec · Waverley Avenue
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Continue on White Street
2541 ft · 1 min · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trapelo Road
1189 ft · 33 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street
37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
895 ft · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1987 ft · 43 sec · Montvale Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1438 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 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 Watertown 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 93 North
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Watertown and Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Haverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Haverhill?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Watertown and 24.3 miles from Haverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Watertown and Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Haverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
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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