Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenfield, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Wendell, MA
Renata Meneses
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Wendell, MA.
Start on MA 2A
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
Continue on US 5; MA 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 2
Turn sharp right onto Bridge Street
Continue on Farley Road
Continue on Farley Road
At end of road, turn right onto Wendell Depot Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto MA 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn sharp right onto Bridge Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto Wendell Depot Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.15 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Greenfield on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Wendell on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,223 ft
Total Descent
304 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
984 ft
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).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Greenfield, MA or browse trips ending in Wendell, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.
