How far is Lawrence, MA from Holliston, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Holliston, MA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Holliston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Holliston.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
1786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
1870 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South
2258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
155 m · 14 sec
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Continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley
742 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
712 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley
19 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
758 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
23 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1179 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left onto Central Street
52 m · 7 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Street
9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Holliston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Holliston?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lawrence and 24.3 miles from Holliston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.31 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holliston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.2001000, -71.4245000 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
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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