Origin
North Adams, MA
Morning in North Adams on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Adams, MA to Mahkeenac Shores, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Adams, MA
Phil Evenden
Mahkeenac Shores, MA
Ritvars Garoza
Trip Overview
North Adams, MA to Mahkeenac Shores, MA is 30.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via MA 8, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day drive entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll encounter a mix of driving experiences on this relatively short trip, making it an easy option for a quick getaway or an addition to a longer journey. The journey is short enough that you won't need to worry about extensive planning, but it's good to be aware of the road conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 8 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Curran Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pittsfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Hawthorne Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Howland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 8
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams, MA and Mahkeenac Shores, 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
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
12
Turn left onto Junction Road
438 ft
·
12 sec
·
Junction Road
13
Continue on Junction Road
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
Junction Road
14
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
15
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Newell Street
16
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elm Street
18
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
20
Take the exit onto MA 7A
483 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 7A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Stockbridge Road
23
Continue on Hawthorne Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawthorne Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Hawthorne Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hawthorne Road
25
Continue on Hawthorne Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawthorne Road
26
Continue on Mahkeenac Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mahkeenac Road
27
Turn right onto Mahkeenac Shores Road
158 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mahkeenac Shores Road
28
Arrive at destination
Mahkeenac Shores Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from North Adams, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.2 — 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
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Hawthorne Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hawthorne Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Mahkeenac Shores, MA
Morning in Mahkeenac Shores on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Dalton, MA
15 mi in
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on MA 8, Holmes Road, and Curran Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on MA 8, providing a consistent pace for a portion of the trip. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning between faster highway segments and potentially more localized roads as you make your way south. This blend means you'll get a bit of everything behind the wheel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 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 30.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 8 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 20.7 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mahkeenac Shores, 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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