How far is Hopedale, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Hopedale, MA to Worcester, MA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.4 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.18 mi
26.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.18 mi
Kilometers
26.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.4 mi
Kilometers
40.88 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopedale
2026-04-15T15:59
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopedale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hopedale
9.3 mi
00h 18m
To Worcester
16 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 14%
Worcester Street
3.23 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 11%
Milford Street
2.73 mi · 11%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 6%
Dutcher Street
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grafton Street

Continue on Grafton Street

2.9 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 18m from Hopedale
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopedale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Hopedale and 16 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopedale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

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 Worcester. Straight-line distance: 16.18 mi (26.04 km).

Hopedale

#1 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopedale Street (-71.541211, 42.130631)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.80 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $4.49 $4.04 $8.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopedale and Worcester. The current time is 15:59:58.

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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.