Origin
Holliston, MA
Late night in Holliston on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, 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
43m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Holliston, MA to Worcester, MA is 25 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Turnpike Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Massachusetts, offering a straightforward drive between two familiar New England locales. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on highways, making it a practical option for a quick transfer or a short excursion. With only a single day recommended, it's perfectly suited for a same-day trip, allowing ample time to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Concord Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
7 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Street
5
Turn left onto Ashland Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashland Street
6
Continue on Prospect Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
7
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Continue on Cordaville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cordaville Road
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
11
Continue on Oak Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Hill Road
12
Turn left onto MA 9
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
14
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
15
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
16
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
17
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
19
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
20
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Turn left onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Turnpike Road
(8 mi)
$0.56
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Turnpike Road, Boston Turnpike, and Oak Street, blending faster-paced highway segments with more local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 8 miles on Turnpike Road, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from more direct highway travel to potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. This dynamic makes for an engaging, albeit brief, driving experience.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): 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 43m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.
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 (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley 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 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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