Origin
Holyoke, MA
Afternoon in Holyoke on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holyoke, MA to Monson, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holyoke, MA
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Monson, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holyoke, MA to Monson, MA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, Montgomery Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cabot Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holyoke, MA and Monson, MA.
1
Start on this road
213 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cabot Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabot Street
3
Continue on MA 116; MA 141
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Willimansett Bridge
4
Turn left onto Prospect Street
354 ft
·
18 sec
·
Prospect Street
5
Turn right onto Yelle Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Yelle Street
6
Continue on Montgomery Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
12
Turn right onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 20; MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
14
Turn right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Stone Street
15
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on MA 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
17
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Harrison Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — 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
|
Cabot Street
Turn right onto Cabot Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.3 mi)
$0.80
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
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monson, MA
Afternoon in Monson on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
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
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
36m 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?
22.8 mi in 36m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Massachusetts Turnpike.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Cabot Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.8 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 (Cabot Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Holyoke, MA to Monson, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
Ware
17 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.80 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.
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 (Cabot Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. 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 Monson, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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