Origin
Adams, MA
Afternoon in Adams on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adams, MA
Вальдемар
Konkapot, MA
Italo Melo
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Hoosac Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8 / Columbia Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Adams, MA and Konkapot, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Depot Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hoosac Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8
Continue on MA 8
Turn straight onto MA 8
Continue on MA 9
Turn left onto Junction Road
Continue on Junction Road
Turn straight onto East Street
Turn left onto Newell Street
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto Holmes Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20
Continue on US 7; US 20
Take the exit onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7; MA 102
Turn left onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn left onto MA 23; MA 183
Continue on MA 23; MA 183
Continue on MA 23; MA 183
Turn slight right onto MA 57; MA 183
Continue on MA 57; MA 183
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 183
Continue on MA 183
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Adams, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Adams, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.59 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Adams on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Konkapot on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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