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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Cabot Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Cabot Street
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Continue on Willimansett Bridge
1529 ft · 49 sec · Willimansett Bridge
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
108 m · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Yelle Street
1745 ft · 37 sec · Yelle Street
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
3114 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Stone Street
803 ft · 23 sec · Stone Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2084 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Main Street
1933 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Harrison Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Monson. Straight-line distance: 16.72 mi (26.91 km).
#1 Holyoke
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 39,921 |
| Coordinates | 42.2042600, -72.6162000 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,750 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042600, -72.3189700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monson (-72.31897, 42.10426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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