Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, 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 26m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Holland, MA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Cambridge, MA to Holland, MA is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast. Given its relatively short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect swift travel for most of the journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 51.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| 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 |
| Sturbridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Charlton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Holland, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Ellery Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ellery Street
4
Turn right onto Harvard Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Harvard Street
5
Turn left onto Bow Street
475 ft
·
20 sec
·
Bow Street
6
Continue on DeWolfe Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
DeWolfe Street
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Western Avenue
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
Western Avenue
Toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
9
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
15
Merge onto US 20
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charlton Road
16
Take the exit
392 ft
·
14 sec
17
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Charlton Road
18
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
20
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Sturbridge Road
21
Turn left onto East Brimfield Holland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Brimfield Holland Road
22
Continue on East Brimfield Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Brimfield Road
23
Turn left onto Sturbridge Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sturbridge Road
24
Turn right onto Craig Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Craig Road
25
Turn right
103 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 31.7 miles from Cambridge, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
9
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.10
Massachusetts Turnpike
(51.7 mi)
$3.10
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
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
12:19 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 26m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.7 miles on this turnpike, allowing for a smooth, uninterrupted journey. As you get closer to Holland, MA, the road profile will shift slightly to include East Brimfield Road and Main Street, offering a brief change of pace from the highway.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Brimfield Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Cambridge, MA and Holland, MA, road signs point toward New York City and Palmer.
New York City
54 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via I 84
Palmer
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.10 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: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park 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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