Origin
Florida, MA
Late night in Florida on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida, MA to Dalton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida, MA
Anatolii Hrytsenko
Dalton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.7-mile drive from Florida, MA, to Dalton, MA, will take you about 47 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be traveling on a mix of Route 9, Chapel Road, and the Mohawk Trail, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. Expect a budget of around $4 for fuel for this quick excursion. The general feel of this route is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward way to connect these two communities within the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Chapel Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Mohawk Trail | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Black Brook Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Savoy Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Loop Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Route 9
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida, MA and Dalton, MA.
1
Start on MA 2
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Mohawk Trail
2
Turn sharp right onto Black Brook Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Black Brook Road
3
Continue on Chapel Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Chapel Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Loop Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Loop Road
5
Continue on Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8A; MA 116
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Road
7
Turn left onto MA 8A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Road
8
Continue on MA 8A
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8A; MA 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 9
10
Continue on MA 8A; MA 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 9
166 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
12
Merge onto MA 8; MA 9
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
378 ft
·
15 sec
·
Glennon Avenue
14
Turn left onto Stockbridge Avenue
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Stockbridge Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Black Brook Road
Turn sharp right onto Black Brook Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Loop Road
At end of road, turn right onto Loop Road
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 8A; MA 116 / Main Road
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8A; MA 116 / Main Road
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MA 8A; MA 9 / Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8A; MA 9 / Route 9
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Glennon Avenue
Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dalton, MA
Late night in Dalton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with just a touch of highway driving. Only 15% of the 23.7 miles are on high-speed roads, meaning you'll be navigating more frequent turns and potentially slower local traffic for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Route 9, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with varied road conditions. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise; rather, it's a route that demands your attention with its numerous directional changes.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Black Brook Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Black Brook Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.6 miles (Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (MA 8A; MA 116 / Main Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Route 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Black Brook Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.6 miles (Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (MA 8A; MA 116 / Main Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dalton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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