How far is Wendell, MA from Northfield, MA?
The driving distance from Wendell, MA to Northfield, MA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendell and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and Northfield.
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Start on Locks Village Road
34 m · 5 sec · Locks Village Road
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Continue on Wendell Depot Road
4.7 mi · 12 min · Wendell Depot Road
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Turn left onto West Orange Road
1611 ft · 32 sec · West Orange Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1595 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
1021 ft · 17 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
644 ft · 28 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wendell and Northfield.
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.
Wendell Depot Road
Continue on Wendell Depot Road
4.72 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wendell and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendell to Northfield?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 7.8 miles from Wendell and 8 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wendell and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Erving
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erving.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).
#1 Wendell
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 881 |
| Coordinates | 42.5481400, -72.3967500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-72.452518, 42.696661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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