How far is Hopedale, MA from Gardner, MA?
The driving distance from Hopedale, MA to Gardner, MA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopedale and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopedale and Gardner.
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Start on Hopedale Street
12 m · 4 sec · Hopedale Street
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Turn right onto Peace Street
114 m · 18 sec · Peace Street
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Turn right onto Dutcher Street
855 ft · 30 sec · Dutcher Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Adin Street
2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
867 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow
115 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 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 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1703 ft · 42 sec
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15
Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
14.5 mi · 20 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
1451 ft · 41 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle
5 m · 1 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Continue on Donlan Street
122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street
60 m · 4 sec · Donlon Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2363 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
965 ft · 32 sec · City Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nichols Street
49 m · 7 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopedale and Gardner.
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 North
Merge slight left
19.5 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.
Sunny leaving Hopedale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopedale to Gardner?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 miles from Hopedale and 24.9 miles from Gardner.
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 11.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopedale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopedale and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.07 km).
#1 Hopedale
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306500, -71.5411700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nichols Street (-71.998487, 42.575033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
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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