How far is Lowell, MA from Holyoke, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Holyoke, MA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Holyoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Holyoke.
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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 · 56 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
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
1382 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
1823 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road
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Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Grattan Street
2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2159 ft · 51 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beech Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · Beech Street
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Turn right onto Cabot Street
133 m · 17 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn right
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Holyoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
29.7 mi · 00h 34m
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 leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Holyoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Holyoke?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Lowell and 46.3 miles from Holyoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Holyoke.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.9 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holyoke
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 39,921 |
| Coordinates | 42.2042600, -72.6162000 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holyoke (-72.6162, 42.20426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
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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