Scenic Drives in Massachusetts
Routes
59
Avg Distance
144 mi
Avg Drive
3h 8m
Destinations
47
These 59 scenic drives in Massachusetts earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 144 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.44/gal
Diesel: $6.18/gal
Typical trip cost
$21–$40
One-way, ~144 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~50 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-12
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.
| 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 | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | — |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 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
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Williamstown, MA → Dummer, NH
Through: Lower Waterford
Boston, MA → New York City, NY
Through: Waterbury → Manhattan
New Bedford, MA → Williamstown, MA
Through: Springfield → Pittsfield
Williamstown, MA → Bald Head, ME
Through: Lawrence → New Hampshire → Maine Points
Springfield, MA → North Eastham, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
Plymouth, MA → Pittsfield, MA
Through: Boston → Warwick Rhode Island → Springfield
New Bedford, MA → Cheshire, MA
Through: Springfield → Pittsfield
Williamstown, MA → Fall River, MA
Through: Providence → Cape Cod → Seekonk
Springfield, MA → Orleans, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
New Bedford, MA → Dalton, MA
Through: Springfield → Pittsfield
Springfield, MA → Chatham, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
New Bedford, MA → Pittsfield, MA
Through: Springfield
New Bedford, MA → Richmond, MA
Through: Springfield
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
New Bedford, MA → Stockbridge, MA
Through: Springfield
New Bedford, MA → Lenox, MA
Through: Springfield
Springfield, MA → South Yarmouth, MA
Through: Taunton → Cape Cod
New Bedford, MA → Becket, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
New Bedford, MA → Greenfield, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke
Fall River, MA → Housatonic, MA
Through: Springfield → Pittsfield
Brockton, MA → Hinsdale, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +6 more
Brockton, MA → Lenox, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +5 more
Fall River, MA → Lenox, MA
Through: Springfield
New Bedford, MA → Sunderland, MA
Through: Springfield → Holyoke
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
Brockton, MA → Ashfield, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +8 more
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 → Huntington, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
New Bedford, MA → Russell, MA
Through: Springfield → Northampton
Brockton, MA → Charlemont, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Adams
New Bedford, MA → Northfield, MA
Through: Marlboro → Leominster → Princeton
Brockton, MA → Whately, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +7 more
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
City of Lowell, MA → North Eastham, MA
Through: Peabody → Revere → Concord New Hampshire
New Bedford, MA → Westfield, MA
Through: Springfield
Haverhill, MA → Southampton, MA
Through: Nashua New Hampshire → Northampton
Brockton, MA → Colrain, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Adams
Springfield, MA → Duxbury, MA
Through: Providence Rhode Island → Plymouth → Braintree +1 more
Springfield, MA → Mattapoisett, MA
Through: Providence → Cape Cod → Seekonk
Haverhill, MA → Southwick, MA
Through: Nashua New Hampshire → Hartford Connecticut
Lowell, MA → West Tisbury, MA
Through: Joint Base Cape Cod → National Cemetery
Fall River, MA → Gill, MA
Through: Marlboro → Leominster → Princeton
New Bedford, MA → Longmeadow, MA
Through: Springfield → Hartford Connecticut
Brockton, MA → Hadley, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire → Albany → Newton +7 more
Brockton, MA → Shelburne, MA
Through: Portsmouth New Hampshire