Origin
Gardner, MA
Late night in Gardner on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardner, MA to Hopedale, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardner, MA
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Hopedale, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Gardner to Hopedale, you are in for a straightforward 50.2-mile journey across the Massachusetts landscape. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel for this trip, which fits easily into a single day of travel. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, this is an economical route that requires no overnight stops to complete. You will navigate through local roads rather than major interstates, providing a steady pace for your commute. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will stay within familiar territory for the duration of the drive. It is a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| MA 2 | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| Lunenburg Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Concord Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner, MA and Hopedale, MA.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Nichols Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Nichols Street
3
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Baker Street
4
Continue on Willow Street
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
Willow Street
5
Turn right onto MA 68
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on MA 68
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 68
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
9
Continue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
10
Merge onto MA 2
14 mi
·
20 min
·
MA 2
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Turnpike
12
Take the exit
480 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 103
Toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
13
Keep slight right at fork
99 ft
·
2 sec
14
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
370 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Turnpike Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lunenburg Road
16
Continue on Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lunenburg Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto MA 70; MA 117
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on MA 117
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
19
Continue on MA 117
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlborough
21
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
24
Turn straight onto MA 85
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto Adin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Adin Street
27
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dutcher Street
28
Turn left onto Hope Street
369 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hope Street
29
Turn right onto Hopedale Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hopedale Street
30
Arrive at destination
Hopedale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Gardner, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Baker Street
Turn left onto Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
8
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Concord Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Hopedale on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bolton, MA
25 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature, offering a completely different experience than a typical highway cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 50.2 miles navigating surface streets rather than merging into high-speed traffic. You will rely primarily on Nichols Street, Baker Street, and Willow Street to guide your progress toward Hopedale. The drive maintains a consistent, technical feel as you navigate through various turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Prepare for a more engaged driving experience where your attention stays focused on local road conditions throughout the entire duration.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Baker Street.
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 50.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.2 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Gardner, MA and Hopedale, MA, road signs point toward Lunenburg, Hopkinton and Uxbridge.
Lunenburg
17.8 mi in
|
~26m
Hopkinton
46.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Uxbridge
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Gardner, MA
Full guide →Founded 1764
Gardner is a city of 21,000 people (2019) in Massachusetts. Gardner is known as the "Chair City" and "The Furniture Capital of New England", due to its long history in furniture production.
Top landmarks
- • Miss Toy Town Diner
- • Elm Street Fire Station — historic fire station at 58 Elm Street in Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
- • Heywood-Wakefield Company Complex
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 13m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 $0.17 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 0.2 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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