Summer Road Trips in Massachusetts
Routes
30
Avg Distance
150 mi
Avg Drive
3h 16m
Destinations
27
Summer in Massachusetts means longer days for exploring, with 30 routes averaging just under 150 miles and taking about 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You'll find drives with scores up to 9, featuring terrain that gently rolls up to 1,890 feet. While EV charger availability varies, these trips offer a great way to see the state during its warmest months.
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 Summer 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 peak | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | — |
| Jul peak | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | — |
| Aug peak | 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
- Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
- Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
- Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
Williamstown, MA → Dummer, NH
Through: Lower Waterford
This 229-mile route boasts a high drive score of 9, traversing gently rolling terrain that reaches up to 1,890 feet. It's a good option for seeing more of the state's elevated landscapes.
Editor's pick
Boston, MA → New York City, NY
Through: Waterbury → Manhattan
A highly-rated drive at 9, this trip covers 214 miles across mostly flat terrain, with access to parks along the way. It connects two major East Coast hubs.
Editor's pick
Williamstown, MA → New Bedford, MA
Through: Providence → Cape Cod → Seekonk
This 182-mile drive offers a strong drive score of 8 and includes park access, with gently rolling terrain reaching 1,376 feet. It's a solid choice for a longer loop within the state.
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