How far is Worcester, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.47 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
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.72 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Hopedale
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 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 Worcester
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 Worcester
9.2 mi
00h 18m
To Hopedale
9.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Worcester Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Street

    131 m · 10 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grafton Common

    97 m · 9 sec · Grafton Common

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    1832 ft · 51 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Upton Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Upton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Milford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dutcher Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    2048 ft · 2 min · Hopedale Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 20%
Worcester Street
3.18 mi · 17%
Milford Street
2.73 mi · 15%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 15%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 9%
Dutcher Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Worcester Street

Continue on Worcester Street

3.18 mi · 00h 08m

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
+2.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 18m from Worcester
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 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 9.2 miles from Worcester and 9.3 miles from Hopedale.

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 2.3 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 $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Hopedale

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $4.80 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $4.49 $2.92 $5.83

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 Worcester and Hopedale. The current time is 17:43:38.

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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.