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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
85 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
146 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road
56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
1316 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
114 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Adin Street
2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street
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Turn right onto Dutcher Street
558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street
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Turn left onto Hope Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street
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Turn right onto Hopedale Street
79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 km).
#1 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopedale
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306500, -71.5411700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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