How far is Pittsfield, MA from Hinsdale, MA?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to Hinsdale, MA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 17m
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 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Tue, May 12, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T18:05
Arrive Hinsdale
Tue, May 12, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Hinsdale
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lanckton Court

    67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    121 m · 21 sec · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fenn Street

    959 ft · 35 sec · Fenn Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto East Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    146 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grange Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Grange Hall Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Robinson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Curtis Street

    1135 ft · 34 sec · Curtis Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    132 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Street
3.61 mi · 49%
Robinson Road
1.63 mi · 22%
Grange Hall Road
1.56 mi · 21%
Curtis Street
0.21 mi · 3%
Fenn Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Street

Turn straight onto East Street

2.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalton
00h 08m from Pittsfield
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 Pittsfield and 3.7 miles from Hinsdale.

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 7:56 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 Pittsfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hinsdale.

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 Pittsfield and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Hinsdale

#2 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)

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 Pittsfield and Hinsdale. The current time is 18:05:12.

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.