Origin
Adams, MA
Morning in Adams on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adams, MA to Hinsdale, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adams, MA
Вальдемар
Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Adams, MA to Hinsdale, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 8, West Housatonic Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on MA 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 18.3 miles, with most of the trip on MA 8 and West Housatonic Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on MA 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 8 and West Housatonic Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Depot 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 36m 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 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hoosac Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hoosac Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hoosac Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 8 / Columbia Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8 / Columbia Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 8 / Hinsdale Road
Turn right onto MA 8 / Hinsdale Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 8 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| West Housatonic Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hinsdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dalton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 8
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adams, MA and Hinsdale, MA.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Depot Street
337 ft
·
19 sec
·
Depot Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hoosac Street
101 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hoosac Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Columbia Street
5
Continue on MA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Park Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 8
12 mi
·
21 min
·
MA 8
7
Keep sharp left at fork onto MA 8; MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dalton Avenue
8
Continue on MA 8; MA 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto West Housatonic Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Housatonic Street
10
Turn right onto MA 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hinsdale Road
11
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:11 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
4 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
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Adams, MA to Hinsdale, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 8, West Housatonic Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Adams, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hoosac Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Adams, MA to Hinsdale, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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