How far is Hinsdale, MA from North Adams, MA?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to North Adams, MA is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and North Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and North 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 · 18 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street
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Turn straight onto Eagle Street
86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale and North 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hinsdale and Partly Sunny near North Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to North Adams?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Hinsdale and 12 miles from North Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hinsdale and Partly Sunny near North Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
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 Cheshire.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
John W. Olver Transit Center
Albany–Rensselaer
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 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 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Street (-73.108528, 42.700855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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