How far is Holyoke, MA from Monson, MA?

The driving distance from Holyoke, MA to Monson, MA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
22.79 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.72 mi
26.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.72 mi
Kilometers
26.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Holyoke
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holyoke
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Monson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holyoke
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holyoke
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Monson
11.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    3114 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    803 ft · 23 sec · Stone Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2084 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Palmer Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1933 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · Harrison Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
13.3 mi · 58%
Palmer Road
2.56 mi · 11%
Montgomery Street
1.75 mi · 8%
Park Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Cabot Street
0.93 mi · 4%
Thorndike Street
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 18m from Holyoke
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Holyoke and Partly Sunny near Monson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Holyoke and 11.4 miles from Monson.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Monson. Straight-line distance: 16.72 mi (26.91 km).

Holyoke

#1 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Monson

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,750
Coordinates42.1042600, -72.3189700
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Holyoke (-72.6162, 42.20426)
End: Monson (-72.31897, 42.10426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.11 $6.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.80 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.49 $3.59 $7.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Holyoke and Monson. The current time is 09:51:13.

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.