Trip from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

40.2 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

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.

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Fitchburg, MA

Phil Evenden

Hopedale, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, Concord Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.1 miles from Fitchburg, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.

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

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 40.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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

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

37.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | MA 16 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 16 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

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.

Start on this road

118 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn slight right

158 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto MA 2A

280 ft · 8 sec · Water Street

Continue on MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 12

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Water Street

Continue on MA 12

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto MA 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike

Take the exit

480 ft · 11 sec

Exit 103 Toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg

Keep slight right at fork

99 ft · 2 sec

Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road

370 ft · 12 sec · Old Turnpike Road

Enter roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

184 ft · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road

Continue on Lunenburg Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

At end of road, turn left onto MA 70; MA 117

0.3 mi · 42 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MA 117

1.5 mi · 2 min · Seven Bridge Road

Continue on MA 117

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlborough

Merge onto I 495

19 mi · 22 min · I 495

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 50 Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

373 ft · 10 sec

Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

Turn straight onto MA 85

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto MA 16

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Adin Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Adin Street

Turn right onto Dutcher Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

Turn left onto Hope Street

369 ft · 18 sec · Hope Street

Turn right onto Hopedale Street

259 ft · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

Arrive at destination

Hopedale Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 20.1 miles from Fitchburg, MA, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40.2 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.1 miles or 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopedale, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fitchburg, MA

This is one driving day of about 40.2 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fitchburg, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 19.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from Fitchburg, MA · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Fitchburg, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hopedale, MA

The final approach into Hopedale, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hopedale, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.40 one way

$12.80 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.96	$13.92
premium	$4.80	$7.60	$15.19
diesel	$5.64	$8.93	$17.86

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.1	$4.22	$1.93
Efficient EV	10.1	$3.52	$1.61
EV Truck/SUV	16.1	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fitchburg, MA

Evening in Fitchburg on Sunday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hopedale, MA

Evening in Hopedale on Sunday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

20 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, Concord Turnpike, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Fitchburg, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Fitchburg, MA and Hopedale, MA, road signs point toward Lunenburg, Hopkinton and Uxbridge.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 231 ft to 457 ft elevation with about 744 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Fitchburg, MA to Hopedale, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hopedale, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fitchburg, MA

Hopedale, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 1m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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