Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
The drive from Lowell, MA to Holliston, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, US 3, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.9 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 16 West: Wellesley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn sharp left onto Central Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lowell, MA to Holliston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Wellesley along the way.
Wellesley
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Woodland Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Holliston, MA.
Start on Hale Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto MA 110
Turn left onto Plain Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto Lowell Connector
Continue on Lowell Connector
Merge onto US 3
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 27
Continue on MA 16
Turn left
Turn right onto MA 16
Turn left onto Woodland Street
Continue on Railroad Street
Turn sharp left onto Central Street
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 37.9 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holliston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Lowell, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Lowell, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Holliston, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lowell on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Holliston on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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