How far is Holyoke, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Holyoke, MA to Worcester, MA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
53.38 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.83 mi
67.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.83 mi
Kilometers
67.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.9 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Holyoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holyoke
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holyoke
25.8 mi
00h 29m
To Worcester
27.6 mi
00h 29m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.7 mi · 47 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

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

    41 m · 2 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 Holyoke and Worcester.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
40.7 mi · 76%
I 290
5.41 mi · 10%
Montgomery Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Cabot Street
0.93 mi · 2%
I 395
0.77 mi · 1%
Green Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

40.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 29m from Holyoke
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holyoke and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Holyoke and 27.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 41.83 mi (67.32 km).

Holyoke

#1 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.616386, 42.204359)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 Worcester. The current time is 00:44:41.

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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.