Fall Road Trips in Massachusetts
Routes
30
Avg Distance
150 mi
Avg Drive
3h 16m
Destinations
27
Massachusetts in the fall offers a vibrant tapestry for road trippers, with 30 routes averaging 150 miles and nearly 3.5 hours. Drivers can expect gentle to rolling terrain, with max elevations reaching up to 1,890 ft. This season's crisp air and abundant foliage make for drives with high scores, like those reaching 9/10.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.98/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$19–$36
One-way, ~150 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~52 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
Climate through the year: Massachusetts
Massachusetts peaks at around 82°F in Jul and cools to 37°F / 23°F in Jan. Wettest month is Dec at ~4.3 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 23 | 3.4 | 14.3 |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.2 | 14.4 |
| Mar | 46 | 31 | 4.2 | 9 |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| May | 67 | 50 | 3.3 | — |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | — |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | — |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.2 | — |
| Sep peak | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | — |
| Oct peak | 62 | 48 | 4 | 0.2 |
| Nov peak | 52 | 38 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 4.3 | 9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for MA — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- Massachusetts routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
Williamstown, MA → Dummer, NH
Through: Lower Waterford
This route scores a 9/10, navigating gently rolling terrain up to 1,890 ft. The 230-mile drive offers a substantial autumn excursion through the region.
Editor's pick
Boston, MA → New York City, NY
Through: Waterbury → Manhattan
Boasting a 9/10 drive score, this mostly highway route covers 214 miles with mostly flat terrain. It includes access to parks along its path.
Editor's pick
Williamstown, MA → New Bedford, MA
Through: Providence → Cape Cod → Seekonk
With a drive score of 8/10, this 182-mile trip features gently rolling terrain and reaches a maximum elevation of 1,376 ft, with park access available.
Williamstown, MA → Bald Head, ME
Through: Lawrence → New Hampshire → Maine Points
Williamstown, MA → Fall River, MA
Through: Providence → Cape Cod → Seekonk
New Bedford, MA → Dalton, MA
Through: Springfield → Pittsfield
Springfield, MA → Chatham, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
Williamstown, MA → Boston, MA
Haverhill, MA → Pittsfield, MA
Through: Nashua New Hampshire
Cheshire, MA → Lynn, MA
Brockton, MA → Sheffield, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +6 more
Springfield, MA → South Yarmouth, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
New Bedford, MA → Becket, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
Brockton, MA → Hinsdale, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +6 more
Fall River, MA → Lenox, MA
Through: Springfield
Brockton, MA → Becket, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +6 more
Fall River, MA → Shelburne, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke
Fall River, MA → Becket, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
Springfield, MA → Sandwich, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
Fall River, MA → Greenfield, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke
Dalton, MA → Lawrence, MA
Brockton, MA → Conway, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +7 more
New Bedford, MA → Russell, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
Springfield, MA → White Island Shores, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
Fall River, MA → Whately, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke
Haverhill, MA → Orleans, MA
Plymouth, MA → North Chicopee, MA
Through: Boston → Warwick Rhode Island → Springfield
Haverhill, MA → Chatham, MA
Through: Brewster → Harwich Port
Springfield, MA → Weweantic, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
Fall River, MA → Williamsburg, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke → Easthampton