Road Trips from Amherst, MA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.7h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
Framingham, MA
1h 46m74.3 mi one way
Framingham Center, MA
1h 42m72.4 mi one way
City of Lowell, MA
1h 58m78.5 mi one way
Newton, MA
1h 57m85.7 mi one way
Lowell, MA
1h 56m78 mi one way
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Lynn, MA
2h 25m104.7 mi one way
New Bedford, MA
2h 39m118.7 mi one way
Brockton, MA
2h 27m108.1 mi one way
Boston, MA
2h 9m94 mi one way
Lawrence, MA
2h 9m88.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Lynn, MA
2h 25m104.7 mi one way
Framingham, MA
1h 46m74.3 mi one way
Framingham Center, MA
1h 42m72.4 mi one way
New Bedford, MA
2h 39m118.7 mi one way
New Bedford, MA
2h 39m118.7 mi one way
Boston, MA
2h 9m94 mi one way
Fall River, MA
2h 23m105.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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