How far is Holden, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Holden, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
26.09 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.47 mi
36.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.47 mi
Kilometers
36.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.98 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Hopedale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Holden
13 mi
00h 25m
To Hopedale
13 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard

    2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Foster Street

    929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Worcester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    131 m · 10 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grafton Common

    97 m · 9 sec · Grafton Common

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    1832 ft · 51 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Upton Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Upton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Milford Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dutcher Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    2048 ft · 2 min · Hopedale Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 24%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 14%
Main Street
3.4 mi · 13%
Worcester Street
3.18 mi · 12%
Milford Street
2.73 mi · 10%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Salisbury Street

Turn right onto Salisbury Street

6.23 mi · 00h 11m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 25m from Holden
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holden and Partly Sunny near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Holden and 13 miles from Hopedale.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holden and Partly Sunny near Hopedale.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.17 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Holden (-71.86341, 42.35176)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 Holden and Hopedale. The current time is 03:09:16.

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.