How far is Whitman, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Whitman, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
58.78 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sat, May 2, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, May 2, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-05-02T20:57
Arrive Haverhill
Sat, May 2, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Whitman
29.3 mi
00h 38m
To Haverhill
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
30 mi · 51%
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 16%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.43 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Bedford Street
2.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 38m from Whitman
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Whitman and 29.5 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population15,295
Coordinates42.0806600, -70.9356000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-70.935668, 42.080645)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Haverhill. The current time is 20:57:01.

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.