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Trip from Pittsfield, NY to Chapinville, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Pittsfield, NY

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Downtown Chapinville, NY, NY

Chapinville, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This quick 10.7-mile drive from Pittsfield to Chapinville, NY, will take you about 19 minutes. With 72% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip, perfect for a short excursion or a segment of a larger journey within the Northeast region. You can expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this route. Since it's so brief, it easily fits into a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a simple, efficient connection between two points in New York.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 80 5.3 mi 9m
State Highway 51 2.4 mi 4m
East Street 2.1 mi 3m
South Street 0.6 mi 1m
Chapin Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 80 — 5.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield, NY and Chapinville, NY.

1

Start on NY 80

4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80
2

Continue on NY 80

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on NY 80

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Street
4

Continue on NY 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 80
5

Continue on NY 51; NY 80

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 51
6

Continue on NY 51

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 51
7

Turn left onto Chapin Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chapin Road
8

Arrive at destination

Chapin Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | Chapin Road

Turn left onto Chapin Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.76 one way

$3.52 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $1.90 $3.81
premium $4.92 $2.07 $4.15
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsfield, NY

Morning in Pittsfield on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chapinville, NY

Morning in Chapinville on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°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

6 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

19m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 72% of the mileage on main roads like State Route 80 and State Highway 51. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on State Route 80, offering a consistent pace. East Street marks the final segment of your journey. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic detours, making it a predictable and smooth experience behind the wheel.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on State Route 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 80 and State Highway 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near Chapin Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pittsfield, NY to Chapinville, NY is easy. At 19m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.4 miles (Chapin Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on State Route 80. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.4 miles (Chapin Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chapinville, NY 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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