How far is Hopedale, MA from Holden, MA?

The driving distance from Hopedale, MA to Holden, MA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.47 mi
00h 49m
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
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holden
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopedale
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Holden
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hopedale
13.1 mi
00h 24m
To Holden
20.4 mi
00h 24m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopedale Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Hopedale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peace Street

    114 m · 22 sec · Peace Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dutcher Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dutcher Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Milford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Upton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Street

    2149 ft · 1 min · South Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Street

    64 m · 4 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Worcester Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Worcester Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Major Taylor Boulevard

    2698 ft · 47 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    131 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Street

    117 m · 9 sec · Concord Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  26. 26

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 18 sec · Maple Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 19%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.4 mi · 10%
Worcester Street
3.23 mi · 10%
Milford Street
2.73 mi · 8%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Salisbury Street

Continue on 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 24m from Hopedale
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopedale and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Holden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 13.1 miles from Hopedale and 20.4 miles from Holden.

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 11 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopedale and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Holden.

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 Hopedale and Holden. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.17 km).

Hopedale

#1 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopedale Street (-71.541211, 42.130631)
End: (-71.863318, 42.351912)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.18
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.59 $9.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.80 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.49 $5.30 $10.59

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 Holden. The current time is 21:16:13.

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.