Trip from Holland, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

66.1 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Holland to Boston, you are looking at a straightforward 66.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance across Massachusetts. By utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike, East Brimfield Road, and Main Street, you can transition efficiently from the quiet setting of Holland to the urban environment of Boston. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that connects two distinct areas within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.1 miles from Holland, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the vast majority of your time—specifically 55.6 miles—is spent on the Massachusetts Turnpike. While the initial local roads like East Brimfield Road and Main Street offer a brief transition, the experience is defined by the efficiency of the turnpike. Expect a consistent, fast-paced drive that minimizes technical maneuvering once you leave the local streets. It is a functional route designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal interruption.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.3 miles in near Sturbridge Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 66.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sturbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 20 / Sturbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Sturbridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sturbridge Road

Navigation decision point

3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 20 / Sturbridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Sturbridge Road

Navigation decision point

9.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...

64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 134A Toward South Station

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	55.6 mi	1h 6m
East Brimfield Road	1.9 mi	3m
Main Street	1.6 mi	3m
East Brimfield Holland Road	1.5 mi	2m
Wilbur Cross Highway	1.4 mi	2m
Brimfield Road	1 mi	1m
Sturbridge Road	0.9 mi	1m
Charlton Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 55.6 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holland, MA and Boston, MA.

Start on this road

103 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn left onto Craig Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · Craig Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sturbridge Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sturbridge Road

Turn right onto East Brimfield Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Road

Continue on East Brimfield Holland Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Brimfield Holland Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Sturbridge Road

Continue on US 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brimfield Road

Continue on US 20

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 84

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

Merge onto I 90

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec

Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 134A Toward South Station

Turn left onto Kneeland Street

525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street

82 ft · 3 sec · Summer Street

Turn right onto Devonshire Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Devonshire Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

173 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Arch Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

Turn left onto Milk Street

276 ft · 11 sec · Milk Street

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto Court Street

473 ft · 20 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto Tremont Street

333 ft · 11 sec · Tremont Street

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on traffic patterns as you approach Boston. Since the trip takes less than an hour and a half, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, allowing you to reach the city in one go. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as prices can fluctuate significantly between rural Holland and the metropolitan area. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the turnpike tolling process before you leave, as this will help you navigate the 55.6-mile highway stretch without any last-minute stress.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 33.1 miles from Holland, MA, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Holland, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Holland, MA

This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holland, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Holland, MA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Holland, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boston, MA

The final approach into Boston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.52 one way

$21.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$11.44	$22.89
premium	$4.80	$12.49	$24.98
diesel	$5.64	$14.69	$29.37

Estimated Tolls: $3.34

Massachusetts Turnpike (55.6 mi) $3.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.8	$6.94	$3.17
Efficient EV	16.5	$5.78	$2.64
EV Truck/SUV	26.4	$9.25	$4.23

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Holland, MA

Evening in Holland on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Evening in Boston on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

33 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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 28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Holland, MA to Boston, MA covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Brimfield Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Holland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Holland, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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