How far is Lowell, MA from Holliston, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Holliston, MA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Holliston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Holliston.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 58 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 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
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Wales Street
74 m · 7 sec · Wales Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
2.2 mi · 6 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 · 40 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 Lowell and Holliston.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Holliston?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Lowell and 19 miles from Holliston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
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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