How far is Holliston, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
46.24 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.24 mi
Kilometers
74.42 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sat, May 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Sun, May 31, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-05-30T22:41
Arrive City of Lowell
Sat, May 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holliston
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To City of Lowell
26.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holliston and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holliston and City of Lowell.

  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

    5.6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Connecticut Path

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Connecticut Path

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Boston Post Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Boston Post Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Weston Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Weston Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    981 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holliston and City of Lowell.

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 23%
Yankee Division Highway
8.19 mi · 18%
North Main Street
6.92 mi · 15%
Washington Street
3.38 mi · 7%
Boston Post Road
3.31 mi · 7%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 00h 11m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 28m from Holliston
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Holliston and Mostly Clear near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holliston to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Holliston and 26.3 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holliston and Mostly Clear near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 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 10.7 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 8.2 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 9.7 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 km).

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.68
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.34 $12.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.17 $14.33
Premium $4.80 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $4.49 $7.32 $14.63

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holliston and City of Lowell. The current time is 22:41:12.

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.