How far is Hinsdale, MA from Adams, MA?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Adams, MA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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City in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Adams.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hinsdale Road
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Turn left onto East Housatonic Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Housatonic Street
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
2214 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dalton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
96 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cheshire Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Cheshire Road
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Continue on South State Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road
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Continue on South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on North State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · North State Road
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Continue on Grove Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1394 ft · 20 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
94 m · 20 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
59 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale and Adams.
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.
Cheshire Road
Merge slight left onto Cheshire Road
3.56 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinsdale and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Adams?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Lanesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Hinsdale and 9.1 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinsdale and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lanesborough.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Adams. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.64 km).
#1 Hinsdale
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.4387000, -73.1253800 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,955 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242500, -73.1176000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoosac Street (-73.117624, 42.624946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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