How far is Mahkeenac Shores, MA from North Adams, MA?
The driving distance from Mahkeenac Shores, MA to North Adams, MA is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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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 Mahkeenac Shores and North Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahkeenac Shores and North Adams.
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Start on Mahkeenac Shores Road
48 m · 12 sec · Mahkeenac Shores Road
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Turn left onto Mahkeenac Road
1360 ft · 37 sec · Mahkeenac Road
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Road
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
1372 ft · 41 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the exit straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Junction Road
604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road
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Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road
3.6 mi · 6 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 Mahkeenac Shores 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
Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road
3.61 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Mahkeenac Shores 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 Mahkeenac Shores to North Adams?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lanesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Mahkeenac Shores and 15.6 miles from North Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahkeenac Shores and Partly Sunny near North 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 Mahkeenac Shores and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).
#1 Mahkeenac Shores
Mahkeenac Shores is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3309200, -73.3142700 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
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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