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
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, MA
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Wendell, MA
Renata Meneses
Northfield, MA to Wendell, MA is 15.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Wendell Depot Road and Gulf Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, offering a straightforward connection between two towns. It's a quick hop perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the area. Consider this route if you're looking for minimal travel time with no complex navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Depot Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Gulf Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Orange Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, MA and Wendell, MA.
Start on School Street
Turn left onto MA 10; MA 63
Turn left onto Maple Street
Continue on Gulf Road
Continue on North Street
Turn left onto MA 2
Continue on MA 2
Turn right onto MA 2A
Continue on MA 2A
Continue on MA 2A
Turn right onto Moss Brook Road
Continue on Wendell Depot Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MA 10; MA 63 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MA 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 2A / Bypass Connector
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Moss Brook Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $5.31 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Northfield on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Wendell on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Fog
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway miles. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 4.7 miles on Wendell Depot Road. Expect a rural cruising experience as you navigate through Massachusetts. The route is short enough that you won't spend much time on any single road.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 10; MA 63 / Main 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: at 0.1 miles (MA 10; MA 63 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MA 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,529 ft
Total Descent
659 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~15.6 mi in
Elevation Range
870 ft
Founded 1673
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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, 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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