How far is Holyoke, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
91.57 mi
01h 35m
Flight
80.27 mi
129.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.27 mi
Kilometers
129.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.37 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Holyoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holyoke
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holyoke
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holyoke
45 mi
00h 47m
To Boston
46.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holyoke and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holyoke and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabot Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Cabot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Willimansett Bridge

    1529 ft · 49 sec · Willimansett Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    108 m · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yelle Street

    1745 ft · 37 sec · Yelle Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holyoke and Boston.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
85.1 mi · 93%
Montgomery Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Cabot Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Yelle Street
0.33 mi
South Station
0.33 mi
Willimansett Bridge
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

85.1 mi · 01h 41m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 47m from Holyoke
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holyoke and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holyoke to Boston?

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Holyoke and 46.5 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holyoke and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Boston. Straight-line distance: 80.27 mi (129.18 km).

Holyoke

#1 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population39,921
Coordinates42.2042600, -72.6162000
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.616386, 42.204359)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.13
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.56 $25.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.80 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $4.49 $14.50 $28.99

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 Holyoke and Boston. The current time is 00:31:18.

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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.