How far is North Adams, MA from Hinsdale, MA?

The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Hinsdale, MA is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
23.85 mi
00h 43m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.85 mi
Kilometers
38.39 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Adams
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Hinsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Adams
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cheshire
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From North Adams
11.9 mi
00h 21m
To Hinsdale
11.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Hinsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Eagle Street

    886 ft · 34 sec · Eagle Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    977 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Street

    2049 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    24 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Street

    1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    12.2 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep sharp left to continue on Dalton Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Dalton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2226 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Housatonic Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Housatonic Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hinsdale Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hinsdale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    605 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Curran Memorial Highway
2.31 mi · 10%
West Housatonic Street
1.96 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.7 mi · 7%
Columbia Street
1.39 mi · 6%
Hinsdale Road
1.22 mi · 5%
Howland Avenue
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

12.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheshire
00h 21m from North Adams
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Adams and Partly Sunny near Hinsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Adams to Hinsdale?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 North Adams and 11.9 miles from Hinsdale.

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 7:02 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 North Adams and Partly Sunny near Hinsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Cheshire

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

15 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

46 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Adams and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 km).

North Adams

#1 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Hinsdale

#2 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Adams and Hinsdale. The current time is 00:49:48.

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.