Origin
Boston, MA
Afternoon in Boston on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Dalton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
141.4 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Dalton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Dalton, MA covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Street, Holmes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.63 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.7 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 122.9 mi | 2h 24m |
| East Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Pittsfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 122.9 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Dalton, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Tremont Street
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
Tremont Street
3
Continue on Tremont Street
482 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tremont Street
4
Turn right onto Marginal Road
316 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marginal Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
6
Merge onto I 90
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
9
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
10
Merge onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
11
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Center Street
14
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
15
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
18
Take the exit
315 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmes Road
21
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
22
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
23
Turn right onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newell Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Street
25
Turn right onto MA 8; MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto Haworth Street
392 ft
·
17 sec
·
Haworth Street
27
Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Stockbridge Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Boston, MA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dalton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 141.4 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Boston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 122.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Tremont Street
Depart onto Tremont Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll W...
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.63 one way
$45.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.37
Massachusetts Turnpike
(122.9 mi)
$7.37
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
$23
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.80 | $9.05 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Dalton, MA
Afternoon in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
71 mi in
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
21 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
3h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$15
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 9.8
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 82.9
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 141.4 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 122.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tremont Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 141.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boston, MA to Dalton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.
Pittsfield
124 mi in
|
~2h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boston, MA to Dalton, MA covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Street, Holmes Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 141.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Boston, MA to Dalton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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