How far is Gardner, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
50.23 mi
01h 13m
Flight
38.57 mi
62.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.23 mi
Kilometers
80.83 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Gardner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardner
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardner
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Gardner
25.1 mi
00h 36m
To Hopedale
25.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    793 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1412 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    146 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  17. 17

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

    1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

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

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

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

    114 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  25. 25

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hope Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and Hopedale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
19.6 mi · 39%
American Legion Circle
14.6 mi · 29%
Lunenburg Road
3.56 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.53 mi · 7%
Concord Turnpike
2.49 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 3%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 36m from Gardner
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gardner and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 25.1 miles from Gardner and 25.1 miles from Hopedale.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gardner and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopedale.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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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 Gardner and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.07 km).

Gardner

#1 Gardner

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,585
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.9981300
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner (-71.99813, 42.57509)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.77
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.89 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.80 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $4.49 $7.94 $15.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardner and Hopedale. The current time is 22:44:32.

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.