How far is Holliston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.05 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.8 mi
31.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holliston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holliston
12.5 mi
00h 21m
To Worcester
20.6 mi
00h 21m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1449 ft · 34 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Concord Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ashland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashland Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cordaville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cordaville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Road
7.95 mi · 24%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 12%
Oak Street
1.56 mi · 5%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 5%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Road

Turn left onto Turnpike Road

7.95 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 21m from Holliston
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holliston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Holliston and 20.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holliston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 19.8 mi (31.87 km).

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.80 $5.57 $11.13
Diesel $4.49 $5.21 $10.41

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 Worcester. The current time is 21:06:27.

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.