How far is Cambridge, MA from Holliston, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Holliston, MA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
25.58 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.58 mi
Kilometers
41.16 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Cambridge
12.8 mi
00h 22m
To Holliston
12.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Holliston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Holliston.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellery Street

    1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harvard Street

    1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bow Street

    145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on DeWolfe Street

    883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

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

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hollis Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollis Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pond Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pond Street

    1449 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1449 ft · 33 sec · Central Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Holliston.

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
13.7 mi · 53%
Concord Street
3.65 mi · 14%
Pond Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Hollis Street
1.25 mi · 5%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 22m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Holliston?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Cambridge and 12.8 miles from Holliston.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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 Cochituate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.8 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 13.8 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.66 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Holliston

#2 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.80 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $4.49 $4.04 $8.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Holliston. The current time is 22:47:45.

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.