How far is Orange, MA from Wendell, MA?

The driving distance from Orange, MA to Wendell, MA is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.55 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.3 mi
8.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.3 mi
Kilometers
8.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wendell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-23T07:08
Arrive Wendell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orange
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Erving
MA

Town of the United States

From Orange
3.8 mi
00h 08m
To Wendell
3.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Wendell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Wendell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    42 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Orange Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Orange Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moss Brook Road

    67 m · 6 sec · Moss Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wendell Depot Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Wendell Depot Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locks Village Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and Wendell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wendell Depot Road
4.7 mi · 62%
West Orange Road
1.85 mi · 25%
West Main Street
0.92 mi · 12%
Moss Brook Road
0.04 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Wendell Depot Road

Continue on Wendell Depot Road

4.7 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erving
00h 08m from Orange
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near Wendell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange to Wendell?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Erving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Orange and 3.8 miles from Wendell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Wendell.

Stop Ideas Near Erving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Erving, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erving.

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

17 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

27 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Wendell. Straight-line distance: 5.3 mi (8.53 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Wendell

#2 Wendell

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population881
Coordinates42.5481400, -72.3967500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Orange (-72.30981, 42.59036)
End: Wendell (-72.39675, 42.54814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.05
Round trip
$2.10
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.05 $2.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.19 $2.37
Premium $4.80 $1.30 $2.59
Diesel $4.49 $1.21 $2.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Wendell. The current time is 07:08:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.