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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.78 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.63 mi
44.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.53 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Mahkeenac Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahkeenac Shores
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahkeenac Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lanesborough
MA

City in Massachusetts, United States

From Mahkeenac Shores
15.2 mi
00h 27m
To North Adams
15.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mahkeenac Shores Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Mahkeenac Shores Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mahkeenac Road

    1360 ft · 37 sec · Mahkeenac Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hawthorne Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1372 ft · 41 sec · Stockbridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South State Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Grove Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Grove Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Commercial Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Eagle Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cheshire Road
3.61 mi · 12%
Holmes Road
3.49 mi · 11%
South State Road
3.42 mi · 11%
Curran Memorial Highway
2.31 mi · 8%
North State Road
2.21 mi · 7%
Pittsfield Road
2.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesborough
00h 27m from Mahkeenac Shores
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

8 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

44 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

52 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

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).

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#1 Mahkeenac Shores

Mahkeenac Shores is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3309200, -73.3142700
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Mahkeenac Shores Road (-73.314327, 42.330745)
End: Eagle Street (-73.108528, 42.700855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahkeenac Shores and North Adams. The current time is 05:22:31.

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.