How far is Hinsdale, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.42 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.17 mi
9.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.17 mi
Kilometers
9.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.42 mi
Kilometers
11.94 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-05-12T18:37
Arrive Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dalton
MA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hinsdale
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Pittsfield
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and Pittsfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Pittsfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    132 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Curtis Street

    1135 ft · 31 sec · Curtis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Robinson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Grange Hall Road

  6. 6

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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fenn Street

    959 ft · 39 sec · Fenn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Fourth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale and Pittsfield.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
2.05 mi · 28%
Robinson Road
1.63 mi · 22%
East Street
1.56 mi · 21%
Grange Hall Road
1.56 mi · 21%
Curtis Street
0.21 mi · 3%
Fenn Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Street

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

2.05 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalton
00h 06m from Hinsdale
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hinsdale and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Pittsfield?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Dalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Hinsdale and 3.7 miles from Pittsfield.

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 1.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hinsdale and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dalton

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

8 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

48 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

51 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.125838, 42.438615)
End: Lanckton Court (-73.245361, 42.450153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.01 $2.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $4.80 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $4.49 $1.17 $2.33

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Pittsfield. The current time is 18:37:43.

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.