How far is Wilmington, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Wilmington, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.64 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.61 mi
26.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.61 mi
Kilometers
26.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.82 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, May 7, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, May 7, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-07T00:05
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, May 7, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wilmington
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Haverhill
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    7 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 62

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Route 62

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord, New Hampshire

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
9.61 mi · 44%
I 93 North
6.47 mi · 30%
River Street
1.87 mi · 9%
Middlesex Avenue
1.19 mi · 6%
Church Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Route 62
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 15m from Wilmington
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Wilmington and 10.9 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 16.61 mi (26.73 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population23,287
Coordinates42.5464800, -71.1736700
Altitude27
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 (-71.17362, 42.546495)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.80 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.49 $3.41 $6.82

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Haverhill. The current time is 00:05:09.

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.