Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Holland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Holland, MA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
This 65.4-mile drive from Boston, MA to Holland, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, with no need to split the journey or book overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $10, making it an economical option. This route primarily utilizes major highways, offering a practical and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. You'll find this drive to be a convenient option for a quick getaway or an errand run, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 54.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| East Brimfield Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Brimfield Holland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brimfield Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tremont Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Sturbridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Holland, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Tremont Street
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
Tremont Street
3
Continue on Tremont Street
482 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tremont Street
4
Turn right onto Marginal Road
316 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marginal Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
6
Merge onto I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
Exit 78
Toward I 84: Hartford, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
9
Merge onto US 20
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charlton Road
10
Take the exit
392 ft
·
14 sec
11
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Charlton Road
12
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
14
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Sturbridge Road
15
Turn left onto East Brimfield Holland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Brimfield Holland Road
16
Continue on East Brimfield Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Brimfield Road
17
Turn left onto Sturbridge Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sturbridge Road
18
Turn right onto Craig Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Craig Road
19
Turn right
103 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tremont Street
Depart onto Tremont Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll W...
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway toward I 84: Hartford, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78
Toward I 84: Hartford, New York City
6
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6B
Toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.29
Massachusetts Turnpike
(54.8 mi)
$3.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Holland, MA
Late night in Holland on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, experiencing a longest stretch of 54.8 miles without interruption on this highway. While the main roads include Massachusetts Turnpike, East Brimfield Road, and Main Street, the initial and bulk of the travel is on the turnpike. This suggests a journey that begins with efficient highway travel, likely transitioning to local roads as you approach your destination in Holland.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Brimfield Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tremont Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boston, MA and Holland, MA, road signs point toward New York City and Palmer.
New York City
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via I 84
Palmer
57.5 mi in
|
~1h 12m
About the Cities
Starting in Boston, MA
Full guide →A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 65.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.29 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Holland, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holland, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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