How far is Adams, MA from Florida, MA?

The driving distance from Adams, MA to Florida, MA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
12.56 mi
00h 26m
Flight
6.15 mi
9.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.15 mi
Kilometers
9.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida
Fri, Apr 17, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Adams
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-17T19:46
Arrive Florida
Fri, Apr 17, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Adams
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
North Adams
MA

City in Massachusetts, United States

From Adams
6.3 mi
00h 13m
To Florida
6.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adams and Florida.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adams and Florida.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    103 m · 19 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

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

    31 m · 8 sec · Hoosac Street

  4. 4

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

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    3009 ft · 1 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hodges Cross Road

    2552 ft · 51 sec · Hodges Cross Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    3053 ft · 2 min · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Shaft Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Shaft Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    6.7 mi · 14 min · Mohawk Trail

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mohawk Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adams and Florida.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
6.72 mi · 53%
West Shaft Road
1.79 mi · 14%
Columbia Street
1.28 mi · 10%
Howland Avenue
1 mi · 8%
Church Street
0.58 mi · 5%
Curran Memorial Highway
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Trail

6.72 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Adams
00h 13m from Adams
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Adams and Chance Rain Showers near Florida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adams to Florida?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

North Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Adams and 6.3 miles from Florida.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Adams and Chance Rain Showers near Florida.

Stop Ideas Near North Adams

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Adams, 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 North Adams.

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

30 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

43 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

52 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and Florida. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.9 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,955
Coordinates42.6242500, -73.1176000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Florida

#2 Florida

Town in Massachusetts

Population711
Coordinates42.6667500, -73.0112100
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Start: Adams (-73.1176, 42.62425)
End: Florida (-73.01121, 42.66675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Adams and Florida. The current time is 19:46:27.

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.