Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, 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
36m
Distance
18.5 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.
Worcester, MA
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Hopedale, MA
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Trip Overview
Worcester to Hopedale is 18.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Grafton Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a highway cruise. With such a brief distance, it's an ideal route for a quick errand or a simple day trip, offering minimal time commitment and easy navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Milford Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Upton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dutcher Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 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 Worcester, MA and Hopedale, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Front Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
4
Continue on Grafton Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
5
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
7
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
8
Continue on MA 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
9
Continue on MA 122
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Worcester Street
10
Continue on MA 140
428 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
11
Turn right onto Grafton Common
317 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grafton Common
12
Continue on South Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Street
13
Continue on Old Upton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Upton Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto MA 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upton Street
15
Continue on MA 140
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Milford Street
17
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
18
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dutcher Street
19
Turn right onto Hopedale Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopedale Street
20
Arrive at destination
Hopedale Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 122 / Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122 / Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Grafton Common
Turn right onto Grafton Common
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MA 140 / Upton Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 140 / Upton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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 · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
5 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
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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 18.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Grafton Street. As you progress, the road will likely transition through various urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your constant attention for turns and traffic signals. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where speed is moderate and engagement is high.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
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.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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: 18.5 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%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 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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