How far is Fitchburg, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
40.18 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.01 mi
54.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.18 mi
Kilometers
64.66 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T01:19
Arrive Hopedale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fitchburg
20.1 mi
00h 30m
To Hopedale
20.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Hopedale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Hopedale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Water Street

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg

    146 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

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

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

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

    114 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  24. 24

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hope Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
19.6 mi · 49%
Concord Turnpike
4.14 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.74 mi · 9%
Lunenburg Road
3.56 mi · 9%
Water Street
2.03 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 30m from Fitchburg
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fitchburg and Mostly Cloudy near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Hopedale?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fitchburg and 20.1 miles from Hopedale.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fitchburg and Mostly Cloudy near Hopedale.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, 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 Berlin.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population40,310
Coordinates42.5834200, -71.8023000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Hopedale. The current time is 01:19:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.