How far is Boston, MA from Holyoke, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Holyoke, MA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.71 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.27 mi
129.18 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Boston.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.27 mi
Kilometers
129.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.71 mi
Kilometers
144.38 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holyoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T02:01
Arrive Holyoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
44.7 mi
00h 56m
To Holyoke
44.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Holyoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Holyoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tremont Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tremont Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marginal Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West

    753 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 51 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beech Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · Beech Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cabot Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Cabot Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Holyoke.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.5 mi · 94%
Grattan Street
1.71 mi · 2%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 1%
MA 33
0.63 mi · 1%
McKinstry Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Resnic Boulevard
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

54.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 56m from Boston
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Holyoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Holyoke?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Boston and 44.9 miles from Holyoke.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Holyoke.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 80.27 mi (129.18 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Holyoke

#2 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population39,921
Coordinates42.2042600, -72.6162000
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Holyoke (-72.6162, 42.20426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.58
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.29 $24.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.89 $27.79
Premium $4.80 $15.16 $30.33
Diesel $4.49 $14.18 $28.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Holyoke. The current time is 02:01:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.