Origin
Hopedale, MA
Late night in Hopedale on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopedale, MA to Gardner, 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 13m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopedale, MA
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Gardner, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hopedale to Gardner, you can expect a straightforward 49.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is an economical choice for those traveling between these two towns. You won't need to worry about planning an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you can enjoy a steady pace without the stress of heavy highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| Concord Turnpike | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Main Street | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| I 190 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Adin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| City Hall Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopedale, MA and Gardner, MA.
1
Start on Hopedale Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hopedale Street
2
Turn right onto Peace Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Peace Street
3
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dutcher Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Adin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Adin Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto MA 85
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
10
Keep slight right at fork
377 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
11
Turn straight onto MA 117
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on MA 117
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
13
Continue on MA 70; MA 117
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
15
Merge onto I 190
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190
16
Continue on I 190
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190
Exit 19A
Toward Fitchburg
17
Merge onto MA 2
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Concord Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 86
Toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 68
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
20
Continue on MA 68
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
21
Continue on MA 68
402 ft
·
8 sec
·
Donlan Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 68
196 ft
·
3 sec
·
Donlon Street
23
Turn straight onto MA 68
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
City Hall Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto Nichols Street
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nichols Street
26
Turn right
94 ft
·
7 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 Hopedale, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Peace Street
Turn right onto Peace Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dutcher Street
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
6
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Concord Turnpike
(14.5 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $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
Gardner, MA
Late night in Gardner on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via Peace Street, Dutcher Street, and Adin Street. Because this route avoids high-speed interstates entirely, the experience feels much more intimate and grounded in the local landscape. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the road requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller thoroughfares. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over rapid transit.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Concord Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Peace Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dutcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,154 ft
274 ft
Total Climb
1,147 ft
Total Descent
359 ft
Highest Point
1,154 ft
~46.6 mi in
Elevation Range
881 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 Hopedale, MA and Gardner, MA, road signs point toward Stow and Fitchburg.
Stow
23.5 mi in
|
~30m
Fitchburg
33.6 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 190
About the Cities
Arriving in Gardner, MA
Full guide →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.
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: 50.1 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 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 Gardner, 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: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dutcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gardner, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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