How far is Holland, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Holland, MA to Lowell, MA is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.25 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.25 mi
93.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Holland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Holland
35.3 mi
00h 36m
To Lowell
35 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holland Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Brimfield as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holland and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holland and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Craig Road

    1285 ft · 1 min · Craig Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sturbridge Road

    1196 ft · 32 sec · Sturbridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Brimfield Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Brimfield Holland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Holland Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sturbridge Road

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Sturbridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Charlton Road

    3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland and Lowell.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 44%
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 39%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 4%
East Brimfield Road
1.86 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 2%
East Brimfield Holland Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 36m from Holland
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holland and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holland to Lowell?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Holland and 35 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holland and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 58.25 mi (93.74 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,469
Coordinates42.0639800, -72.1573000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Davis Road (-72.15727, 42.064179)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.29
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.65 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.80 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $4.49 $11.13 $22.26

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 Holland and Lowell. The current time is 05:20:47.

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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.