Origin
Holden, MA
Morning in Holden on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holden, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holden, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Holden, MA to Worcester, MA is 7.8 miles and takes about 15m via Salisbury Street, Main Street, and Grove Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and remains entirely within Massachusetts. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through familiar neighborhoods than a long-distance trek. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salisbury Street
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto MA 122A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Salisbury Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grove Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — 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
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 122A / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 122A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Salisbury Street
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 7.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Salisbury Street. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different local roads like Main Street and Grove Street. This route demands your attention due to its numerous intersections and potential for local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Salisbury Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Salisbury Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Salisbury Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Salisbury Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park. 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 Worcester, 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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