How far is North Adams, MA from Mahkeenac Shores, MA?
The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Mahkeenac Shores, MA is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Adams and Mahkeenac Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Mahkeenac Shores.
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Start on Eagle Street
886 ft · 34 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
977 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Street
2049 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
24 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on Park Street
1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street
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Turn straight
12.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Merrill Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road
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Turn left onto Junction Road
133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road
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Continue on Junction Road
55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road
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Turn straight onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
147 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
1505 ft · 45 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on Hawthorne Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hawthorne Road
718 ft · 20 sec · Hawthorne Road
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Road
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Continue on Mahkeenac Road
1360 ft · 39 sec · Mahkeenac Road
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Turn right onto Mahkeenac Shores Road
48 m · 7 sec · Mahkeenac Shores Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mahkeenac Shores Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Adams and Mahkeenac Shores.
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.
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.
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 North Adams and Partly Sunny near Mahkeenac Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Adams to Mahkeenac Shores?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 North Adams and 15.2 miles from Mahkeenac Shores.
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 2.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Adams and Partly Sunny near Mahkeenac Shores.
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 North Adams and Mahkeenac Shores. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).
#1 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahkeenac Shores
Mahkeenac Shores is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3309200, -73.3142700 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahkeenac Shores (-73.31427, 42.33092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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