How far is Holden, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Holden, MA to Boston, MA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Boston.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on Concord Street
113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard
2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 46 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Holden and Partly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holden to Boston?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Holden and 29.9 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holden and Partly Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Boston. Straight-line distance: 41.04 mi (66.04 km).
#1 Holden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,259 |
| Coordinates | 42.3517600, -71.8634100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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