How far is Holliston, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
26.58 mi
00h 46m
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
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
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 Holliston
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
Wellesley
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

From Holliston
11.6 mi
00h 23m
To Cambridge
15 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Boston

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
9.05 mi · 34%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.13 mi · 19%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 14%
Walnut Street
0.94 mi · 4%
Woodland Street
0.86 mi · 3%
River Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.13 mi · 00h 07m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellesley
00h 23m from Holliston
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Holliston and 15 miles from Cambridge.

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 6.3 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 $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wellesley

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 Wellesley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.7 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 11.6 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 9.6 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 6 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 Wellesley.

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

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

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 Holliston and Cambridge. The current time is 22:36:08.

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.