How far is Hinsdale, MA from Dalton, MA?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Dalton, MA is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Dalton.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hinsdale Road
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Continue on East Street
1183 ft · 34 sec · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1801 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · Glennon Avenue
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Avenue
77 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale and Dalton.
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.
Hinsdale Road
Continue on Hinsdale Road
1.55 mi · 00h 03m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Dalton?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Hinsdale and 2 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.54 one way or $1.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinsdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
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 Peru.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 3.19 mi (5.13 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 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.62 | $1.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
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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