How far is Williamstown, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
139.13 mi
02h 48m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.13 mi
Kilometers
223.91 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 30, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-30T12:15
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 30, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Williamstown
69.3 mi
01h 24m
To Haverhill
69.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

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

    1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street

  3. 3

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

    1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Tea Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Tea Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 2

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Haverhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 37%
I 495 North
29.1 mi · 21%
Mohawk Trail
29 mi · 21%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 9%
Route 2
5.24 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 24m from Williamstown
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Williamstown and 69.8 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Williamstown and Rain Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $19.10
Round trip
$38.20
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.10 $38.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.59 $43.18
Premium $4.80 $23.56 $47.13
Diesel $4.49 $22.04 $44.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Haverhill. The current time is 12:15:51.

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.