How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.53 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.41 mi
23.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.41 mi
Kilometers
23.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.53 mi
Kilometers
34.65 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Hopedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Shrewsbury
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Hopedale
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grafton Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Grafton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    3033 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hope Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
9.3 mi · 43%
Turnpike Road
4.32 mi · 20%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 8%
South Street
1.32 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
1.32 mi · 6%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

8.73 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 16m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Shrewsbury and 10.7 miles from Hopedale.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopedale.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 14.41 mi (23.19 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population38,910
Coordinates42.2959300, -71.7128500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Shrewsbury (-71.71285, 42.29593)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.80 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.49 $3.41 $6.82

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 Shrewsbury and Hopedale. The current time is 22:44:03.

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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.