Origin
Great Barrington, MA
Morning in Great Barrington on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Barrington, MA to Hinsdale, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Barrington, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Great Barrington to Hinsdale is 27.5 miles and takes about 55 minutes via East Street, Stockbridge Road, and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its duration and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger exploration of the Berkshires. You'll find it straightforward to navigate, making it a relaxed option for a scenic drive without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Street | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Stockbridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Pittsfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Robinson Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Grange Hall Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Street
— 5.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Barrington, MA and Hinsdale, MA.
1
Start on Elm Street
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 7; MA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
4
Continue on US 7; MA 183
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Barrington Road
7
Continue on US 7
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Street
8
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto US 7
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kemble Street
11
Continue on US 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
13
Take the exit
315 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmes Road
16
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
17
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
18
Turn right onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newell Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
20
Turn right onto Grange Hall Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Grange Hall Road
21
Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Robinson Road
22
Continue on Curtis Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Curtis Street
23
Turn left onto Bridge Street
434 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bridge Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 7; MA 102 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Holmes Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Dorchester Avenue
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.40 one way
$8.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hinsdale, MA
Morning in Hinsdale on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 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
55m 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?
This drive has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 27.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or intersection is 5.7 miles, occurring on East Street. Expect to navigate through varied terrain and potentially encounter local traffic as you transition from one town to the next. The route primarily uses East Street, Stockbridge Road, and Veterans Memorial Highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on East Street.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street.
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 27.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on East Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hinsdale, 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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