How far is Hopedale, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Hopedale, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
38.39 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.96 mi
44.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.96 mi
Kilometers
44.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.78 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopedale
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM 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
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopedale
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Hopedale
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Cambridge
18.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopedale Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Hopedale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peace Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Peace Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    855 ft · 30 sec · Dutcher Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  5. 5

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 50%
I 495 North
8.84 mi · 23%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 25m from Hopedale
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopedale and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Hopedale and 18.6 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopedale and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopedale and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (44.99 km).

Hopedale

#1 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopedale Street (-71.541211, 42.130631)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.80 $6.53 $13.05
Diesel $4.49 $6.10 $12.21

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 Hopedale and Cambridge. The current time is 21:25:02.

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.