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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.97 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.45 mi
49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T22:48
Arrive Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
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 Lowell
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
19 mi
00h 29m
To Holliston
19 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 58 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley

    155 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    742 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16: Newton, Wellesley

    712 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    59 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wales Street

    74 m · 7 sec · Wales Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    758 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Woodland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1179 ft · 40 sec · Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Central Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 30%
Yankee Division Highway
11.1 mi · 29%
Washington Street
7.29 mi · 19%
Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 10%
Walnut Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Woodland Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 29m from Lowell
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Holliston

#2 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Holliston. The current time is 22:48:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.