How far is Holland, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Holland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holland and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holland and Worcester.
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Start on the route
32 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Craig Road
1285 ft · 1 min · Craig Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sturbridge Road
1196 ft · 32 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Turn right onto East Brimfield Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Road
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Continue on East Brimfield Holland Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Holland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sturbridge Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Charlton Road
3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
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Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland and Worcester.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Holland and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holland to Worcester?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Holland and 13.2 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Holland and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 km).
#1 Holland
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.1573000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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