Northampton, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Northampton, MA is a local road trip base with 25 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 104 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Northampton, MA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

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Trip Routes

25

Longest Drive

118.5 mi

Brockton, MA

Quickest Drive

1h 25m

Framingham Center, MA

Plan Around Northampton, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Northampton, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Brockton, MA to Northampton, MA 117.5 mi · 2h 28m Lawrence, MA to Northampton, MA 116.1 mi · 2h 24m Fall River, MA to Northampton, MA 115.7 mi · 2h 25m Lynn, MA to Northampton, MA 114.5 mi · 2h 25m

Continue From Northampton, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Northampton, MA to Brockton, MA 118.5 mi · 2h 4m Northampton, MA to Haverhill, MA 116.7 mi · 2h 5m Northampton, MA to Fall River, MA 115.6 mi · 2h 25m Northampton, MA to Lynn, MA 114.8 mi · 2h 2m

Trips from Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA to Brockton, MA

118.5 mi 2h 4m

Northampton, MA to Haverhill, MA

116.7 mi 2h 5m

Northampton, MA to Fall River, MA

115.6 mi 2h 25m

Northampton, MA to Lynn, MA

114.8 mi 2h 2m

Northampton, MA to Quincy, MA

113.8 mi 1h 54m

Northampton, MA to Lawrence, MA

110.9 mi 1h 58m

Northampton, MA to Boston, MA

104.7 mi 1h 48m

Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA

102.7 mi 2h 12m

Northampton, MA to Somerville, MA

102.3 mi 1h 49m

Northampton, MA to Cambridge, MA

101.7 mi 1h 46m

Northampton, MA to City of Lowell, MA

100.1 mi 1h 50m

Northampton, MA to Lowell, MA

99.5 mi 1h 46m

Northampton, MA to Waltham, MA

96.3 mi 1h 44m

Northampton, MA to Newton, MA

96.2 mi 1h 37m

Northampton, MA to Framingham, MA

85.4 mi 1h 29m

Northampton, MA to Framingham Center, MA

82.6 mi 1h 25m

Driving from Northampton, MA

The typical drive from Northampton, MA covers about 104 miles and takes around 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 119 miles (2h 25m), while the shortest is just 83 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Northampton, MA most often head toward Brockton, MA (118.5 mi, 2h 4m), Haverhill, MA (116.7 mi, 2h 5m), Fall River, MA (115.6 mi, 2h 25m), Lynn, MA (114.8 mi, 2h 2m), and Quincy, MA (113.8 mi, 1h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 104-mile drive from Northampton, MA, expect to burn about 4.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Northampton, MA and 9 routes heading into Northampton, MA, covering 25 total connections. Distances range from 83 to 119 miles.

The longest mapped route from Northampton, MA covers 119 miles and takes approximately 2h 25m. Shorter options start at just 83 miles.

The average route from Northampton, MA runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Northampton, MA include Brockton, MA, Haverhill, MA, Fall River, MA and Lynn, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.