How far is City of Lowell, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.25 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.86 mi
59.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.86 mi
Kilometers
59.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.83 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Fri, May 1, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, May 1, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-01T08:04
Arrive Hopedale
Fri, May 1, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
22.6 mi
00h 29m
To Hopedale
22.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Hopedale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Hopedale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hope Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Hopedale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
39.1 mi · 86%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 2%
Adin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Hopedale?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from City of Lowell and 22.6 miles from Hopedale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Sunny near Hopedale.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 36.86 mi (59.32 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.45
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.22 $12.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.80 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $4.49 $7.18 $14.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Hopedale. The current time is 08:04:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.