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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.73 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.6 mi
17.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.6 mi
Kilometers
17.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.32 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Wendell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wendell
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wendell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Erving
MA

Town of the United States

From Wendell
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Northfield
8 mi
00h 12m

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
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Locks Village Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Locks Village Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wendell Depot Road

    4.7 mi · 12 min · Wendell Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Orange Road

    1611 ft · 32 sec · West Orange Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1595 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Mohawk Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto School Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wendell Depot Road
4.72 mi · 30%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 27%
North Street
2.36 mi · 15%
East Main Street
1.94 mi · 12%
Maple Street
1.03 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erving
00h 12m from Wendell
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Wendell and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).

Wendell

#1 Wendell

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population881
Coordinates42.5481400, -72.3967500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Northfield

#2 Northfield

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,958
Coordinates42.6959200, -72.4528700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Locks Village Road (-72.397103, 42.548163)
End: School Street (-72.452518, 42.696661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wendell and Northfield. The current time is 04:12:23.

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.