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Trip from Greenfield, MA to Wendell, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Greenfield, MA

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Downtown Wendell, MA, MA

Wendell, MA

Renata Meneses

Trip Overview

Greenfield, MA to Wendell, MA is 16.8 miles and takes about 31m via MA 2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive preparation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 2 9.8 mi 15m
Farley Road 4.1 mi 9m
Federal Street 1.4 mi 2m
Wendell Depot Road 0.8 mi 2m
Bernardston Road 0.3 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Locks Village Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: MA 2 — 9.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Wendell, MA.

1

Start on MA 2A

205 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 5; MA 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Federal Street
3

Continue on US 5; MA 10

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Bernardston Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
5

Merge onto MA 2

9.8 mi · 15 min · MA 2
6

Turn sharp right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
7

Continue on Farley Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Farley Road
8

Continue on Farley Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Farley Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto Wendell Depot Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Wendell Depot Road
10

Arrive at destination

Locks Village Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street

Turn right onto US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | MA 2

Merge onto MA 2

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | Bridge Street

Turn sharp right onto Bridge Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
16 mi into trip | ~29m in | Wendell Depot Road

At end of road, turn right onto Wendell Depot Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.98 one way

$5.96 round trip

$4.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.90 $3.24 $6.48
premium $5.29 $3.50 $7.00
diesel $5.35 $3.54 $7.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 30, 2026

Origin

Greenfield, MA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Wednesday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Rain Showers Likely

N 12 to 17 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Destination

Wendell, MA

Afternoon in Wendell on Wednesday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers Likely

N 13 to 18 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 58% of this 16.8-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on MA 2 covering 9.8 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Farley Road and Federal Street. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road driving, with the highway portion likely offering more consistent speeds before you reach the more varied terrain of the surface roads.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on MA 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,165 ft 181 ft

Total Climb

1,223 ft

Total Descent

304 ft

Highest Point

1,165 ft

~16.8 mi in

Elevation Range

984 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Greenfield, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1686

Greenfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It is home to Greenfield Community College.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on MA 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wendell, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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