Origin
Monson, MA
Morning in Monson on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Holyoke, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
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Holyoke, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Holyoke, MA covers 23.2 miles and takes about 35m 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, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Monson, MA to Holyoke, MA covers 23.2 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 32 / Thorndike Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 32 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MA 33: Chicopee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 49
Toward MA 33: Chicopee
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Granby Road
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13 mi | 15m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 391 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McKinstry Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Grattan Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Resnic Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Holyoke, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
4
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Stone Street
6
Turn left onto US 20; MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 49
Toward MA 33: Chicopee
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Street
16
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Granby Road
17
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
18
Turn right onto MA 141
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grattan Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
20
Merge onto I 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 391
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward High Street
22
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
23
Turn right onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beech Street
24
Turn right onto Cabot Street
437 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cabot Street
25
Turn right
213 ft
·
15 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13 mi)
$0.78
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: 8.1 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 | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
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
Holyoke, MA
Morning in Holyoke on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Monson, MA to Holyoke, MA covers 23.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Monson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 32 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Monson, MA to Holyoke, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
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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