Origin
North Adams, MA
Late night in North Adams on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Adams, 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
43m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Adams, MA
Phil Evenden
Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
North Adams to Hinsdale is 23.9 miles and takes about 43 minutes via MA 8, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll experience a mixed drive, suitable for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. Given its brevity, this route is easily completed in a single day, making it an efficient option for travelers looking to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 8 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| Curran Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Housatonic Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Columbia Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Hinsdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Howland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dalton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MA 8
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams, MA and Hinsdale, MA.
1
Start on Eagle Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eagle Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MA 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on MA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
5
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
6
Continue on MA 8
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 8
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
8
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
9
Continue on MA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Park Street
10
Turn straight onto MA 8
12 mi
·
21 min
·
MA 8
11
Keep sharp left at fork onto MA 8; MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dalton Avenue
12
Continue on MA 8; MA 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn slight right onto West Housatonic Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Housatonic Street
14
Turn right onto MA 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hinsdale Road
15
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 8 / State Street
Turn left onto MA 8 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 8 / Columbia Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 8 / Columbia Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 8; MA 9 / Dalton Avenue
Keep sharp left at fork onto MA 8; MA 9 / Dalton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
MA 8 / Hinsdale Road
Turn right onto MA 8 / Hinsdale Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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
Hinsdale, MA
Late night in Hinsdale on Sunday
Local time
12:41 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
3 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
43m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 51% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles along MA 8. Expect the road conditions to vary as you progress, shifting between more open highway travel and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you won't be stuck in one type of driving for the entire journey, offering a bit of variety behind the wheel.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on MA 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 8 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on MA 8. 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 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 8 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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