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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.43 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.43 mi
Kilometers
68.29 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Mon, May 25, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Watertown
Tue, May 26, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watertown
2026-05-25T22:59
Arrive Haverhill
Mon, May 25, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watertown
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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Watertown
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Haverhill
24.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Oliver Street

    131 m · 26 sec · Oliver Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Church Street

    1285 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Orchard Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Orchard Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Orchard Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Waverley Avenue

    1141 ft · 41 sec · Waverley Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on White Street

    2541 ft · 1 min · White Street

  7. 7

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

    1189 ft · 33 sec · Trapelo Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street

    895 ft · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montvale Avenue

    1987 ft · 43 sec · Montvale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1438 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
13.3 mi · 31%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 23%
Pleasant Street
2.83 mi · 7%
Washington Street
2.26 mi · 5%
River Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 26m from Watertown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 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).

Watertown

#1 Watertown

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,125
Coordinates42.3709300, -71.1828300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Oliver Street (-71.182812, 42.370949)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Watertown and Haverhill. The current time is 22:59:31.

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.