How far is Wilmington, MA from Rochdale, MA?

The driving distance from Wilmington, MA to Rochdale, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.25 mi
01h 16m
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
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.91 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochdale
Sun, Nov 8, 2:52 PM EST
Return by in Wilmington
Sun, Nov 8, 4:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-11-08T13:36
Arrive Rochdale
Sun, Nov 8, 2:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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 Wilmington
27.6 mi
00h 38m
To Rochdale
27.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Circle

    19 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 South: Waltham

    1238 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.2 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 12 South

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southbridge Street

    2942 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochdale Street

    2410 ft · 1 min · Rochdale Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Comins Road

    580 ft · 16 sec · Comins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Comminsville Road

    1797 ft · 51 sec · Comminsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Road

    1445 ft · 40 sec · Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    1826 ft · 53 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stafford Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Stafford Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stafford Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.2 mi · 58%
Yankee Division Highway
13.8 mi · 25%
Main Street
3.63 mi · 7%
West Street
1.19 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
I 395
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.2 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 38m from Wilmington
Leave By
3:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Rochdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 27.6 miles from Wilmington and 27.7 miles from Rochdale.

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 10.6 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 3:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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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 Wilmington and Rochdale. Straight-line distance: 44.59 mi (71.76 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population23,287
Coordinates42.5464800, -71.1736700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rochdale

Rochdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.9059100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-71.17367, 42.54648)
End: Rochdale (-71.90591, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.01
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $8.00 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $5.19 $10.12 $20.23
Diesel $6.27 $12.22 $24.44

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 Wilmington and Rochdale. The current time is 13:36:36.

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.