How far is Waltham, MA from Holliston, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Holliston, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Holliston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Holliston.
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Start on Main Street
123 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Moody Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street
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Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Hagar Street
105 m · 11 sec · Hagar Street
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Turn left onto Concord Street
698 ft · 25 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2.8 mi · 7 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 Waltham 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.
Eliot Street
Continue on Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waltham 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 Waltham to Holliston?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Waltham and 8.6 miles from Holliston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waltham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.
Stop Ideas Near Wellesley
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 Wellesley.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 15.55 mi (25.02 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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