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Trip from Adams, MA to Konkapot, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

48.7 mi

78 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown Adams, MA, MA

Adams, MA

Вальдемар

Downtown Konkapot, MA, MA

Konkapot, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Adams, MA to Konkapot, MA covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 8, Hartsville New Marlborough Road, Stockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on MA 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

24.3 miles from Adams, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Adams, MA to Konkapot, MA covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Depot 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 48.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 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 12 key points

These 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

5
15.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | Elm Street

At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 8 12.2 mi 21m
Hartsville New Marlborough Road 4.3 mi 7m
Stockbridge Road 4.2 mi 8m
Veterans Memorial Highway 4 mi 6m
South Sandisfield Road 3.6 mi 6m
Holmes Road 3.5 mi 7m
Route 7 2.9 mi 5m
State Road 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: MA 8 — 12.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adams, MA and Konkapot, 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

Continue on MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · Merrill Road
8

Turn left onto Junction Road

438 ft · 12 sec · Junction Road
9

Continue on Junction Road

181 ft · 4 sec · Junction Road
10

Turn straight onto East Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Street
11

Turn left onto Newell Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Newell Street
12

Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
13

At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Elm Street
14

Turn left onto Holmes Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pittsfield Road
16

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit onto US 7

1.9 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
18

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kemble Street
19

Continue on US 7

2.9 mi · 5 min · Route 7
20

Continue on US 7; MA 102

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
21

Turn left onto US 7

0.4 mi · 57 sec · South Street
22

Continue on US 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · Great Barrington Road
23

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Street
24

Continue on US 7

4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road
25

Turn left onto MA 23; MA 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · State Road
26

Continue on MA 23; MA 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · Monterey Road
27

Continue on MA 23; MA 183

495 ft · 10 sec · Main Road
28

Turn slight right onto MA 57; MA 183

1.8 mi · 3 min · Pixley Road
29

Continue on MA 57; MA 183

4.3 mi · 7 min · Hartsville New Marlborough Road
30

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 183

3.6 mi · 6 min · South Sandisfield Road
31

Continue on MA 183

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sandy Brook Turnpike
32

Arrive at destination

MA 183

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.3 miles from Adams, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 11 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.3 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Konkapot, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Adams, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Adams, MA

This is one driving day of about 48.7 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Adams, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 8 for about 12.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.3 mi from Adams, MA · 45m into the drive

town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lenox, MA

24 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

Dalton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lenox, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Adams, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Konkapot, MA

The final approach into Konkapot, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.50 $17.00
premium $4.82 $9.25 $18.49
diesel $5.61 $10.75 $21.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

Sandy Brook Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Adams, MA

Afternoon in Adams on Friday

Local time

12:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Konkapot, MA

Afternoon in Konkapot on Friday

Local time

12:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 30m 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 Konkapot, MA covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MA 8, Hartsville New Marlborough Road, Stockbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 Konkapot, 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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