How far is Rochdale, MA from Wilmington, MA?

The driving distance from Rochdale, MA to Wilmington, MA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.27 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.59 mi
71.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.59 mi
Kilometers
71.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sun, Nov 8, 1:55 PM EST
Return by in Rochdale
Sun, Nov 8, 3:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochdale
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Wilmington
Sun, Nov 8, 1:55 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochdale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Rochdale
28.1 mi
00h 39m
To Wilmington
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rochdale and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochdale and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Stafford Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Stafford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1826 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Road

    1445 ft · 42 sec · Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Comminsville Road

    1797 ft · 49 sec · Comminsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Comins Road

    580 ft · 16 sec · Comins Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rochdale Street

    2410 ft · 1 min · Rochdale Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southbridge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90

    2775 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1971 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Woburn, Wilmington

    1187 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street Circle

    1466 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochdale and Wilmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 57%
Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 25%
Main Street
3.76 mi · 7%
West Street
1.19 mi · 2%
I 95
0.78 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 39m from Rochdale
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rochdale and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochdale to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Rochdale and 28.2 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rochdale and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, 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 Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochdale and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 44.59 mi (71.76 km).

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#1 Rochdale

Rochdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.9059100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population23,287
Coordinates42.5464800, -71.1736700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochdale (-71.90591, 42.19454)
End: Wilmington (-71.17367, 42.54648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.78 $9.51 $19.01
Premium $5.19 $10.32 $20.65
Diesel $6.27 $12.47 $24.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochdale and Wilmington. The current time is 12:36:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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