Origin
Fitchburg, MA
Morning in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, MA
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Hopedale, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Fitchburg to Hopedale, you are looking at a manageable 40.2-mile trek through the heart of Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, the route is as economical as it is efficient. You will primarily navigate via I-495, the Concord Turnpike, and local Main Street stretches. Since both towns reside in the Northeast region, the transition feels like a seamless shift between local communities rather than a cross-country odyssey, allowing you to easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Concord Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Lunenburg Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Water Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, MA and Hopedale, MA.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight right
158 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto MA 2A
280 ft
·
8 sec
·
Water Street
5
Continue on MA 12
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 12
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge onto MA 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Take the exit
480 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 103
Toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
12
Keep slight right at fork
99 ft
·
2 sec
13
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
370 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Turnpike Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lunenburg Road
15
Continue on Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lunenburg Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 70; MA 117
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on MA 117
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
18
Continue on MA 117
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlborough
20
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
23
Turn straight onto MA 85
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
24
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto Adin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Adin Street
26
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dutcher Street
27
Turn left onto Hope Street
369 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hope Street
28
Turn right onto Hopedale Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hopedale Street
29
Arrive at destination
Hopedale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Fitchburg, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 103
Toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lunenburg Road
Enter roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Concord Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopedale, MA
Morning in Hopedale on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Berlin, MA
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed-profile experience that balances highway efficiency with local navigation. You will spend roughly 58% of your journey on major highways, providing a steady pace for the bulk of your travel. The most significant portion of the trip is a 19.2-mile stretch on I-495, which serves as the primary artery connecting these two points. As you transition off the interstate and onto local roads like the Concord Turnpike and Main Street, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more traditional, community-focused pace. It is a straightforward route that moves you quickly through the region before settling into the local road network.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8 miles (Lunenburg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
457 ft
231 ft
Total Climb
744 ft
Total Descent
926 ft
Highest Point
457 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fitchburg, MA and Hopedale, MA, road signs point toward Lunenburg, Hopkinton and Uxbridge.
Lunenburg
7.8 mi in
|
~14m
Hopkinton
36.3 mi in
|
~53m
Uxbridge
36.5 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting in Fitchburg, MA
Full guide →Fitchburg is a small city in central Massachusetts and is home to Fitchburg State University. Fitchburg's main attraction is the Fitchburg Art Museum, while in the Harry Potter universe, the city plays host to the Fitchburg Finches Quidditch Team.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hopedale, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8 miles (Lunenburg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Lowell National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopedale, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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