Origin
Hopedale, MA
Late night in Hopedale on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopedale, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Hopedale to Worcester is 18.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Grafton Street, Worcester Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you navigate through populated areas. With no recommended stops and a short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip, offering a simple connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Milford Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Old Upton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dutcher Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Upton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grafton Street
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopedale, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Hopedale Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hopedale Street
2
Turn right onto Peace Street
374 ft
·
21 sec
·
Peace Street
3
Turn left onto Dutcher Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dutcher Street
4
Turn left onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
5
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Milford Street
6
Continue on MA 140
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on MA 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upton Street
8
Turn left onto Old Upton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Upton Road
9
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
Turn left onto MA 140
209 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
11
Turn slight right onto MA 140
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Street
13
Continue on MA 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
14
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
15
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
16
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
17
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
19
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
20
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dutcher Street
Turn left onto Dutcher Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 122 / Worcester Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122 / Worcester Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MA 122 / Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122 / Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
36m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 18.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Grafton Street before you'll need to make another turn. The route progresses by weaving through town centers and residential areas, so be prepared for traffic signals and varying speed limits. You'll experience a consistent local driving feel throughout the journey, with constant adjustments needed as the road name and direction change.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Grafton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Peace Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 12.3 miles (MA 122 / Worcester Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
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 36m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Grafton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 12.3 miles (MA 122 / Worcester Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (4 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 Worcester, 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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