Origin
Florida, MA
Late night in Florida on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida, MA to Lee, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida, MA
Anatolii Hrytsenko
Lee, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florida, MA to Lee, MA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 8, Mohawk Trail, Holmes 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 $6.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Florida, MA to Lee, MA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m, 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 28 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near MA 8A / Church 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (MA 8A / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 8A / Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8A / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 8 / Columbia Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 8 / Columbia Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
38 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 20 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 8 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| Mohawk Trail | 6.7 mi | 14m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Pittsfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Shaft Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Columbia Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MA 8
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida, MA and Lee, MA.
1
Start on MA 2
6.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Mohawk Trail
2
Turn left onto West Shaft Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Shaft Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 8A
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
4
Continue on MA 8A
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hodges Cross Road
5
Turn left onto MA 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
6
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
7
Continue on MA 8
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 8
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
9
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
10
Continue on MA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Park Street
11
Turn straight onto MA 8
12 mi
·
21 min
·
MA 8
12
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
13
Turn left onto Junction Road
438 ft
·
12 sec
·
Junction Road
14
Continue on Junction Road
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
Junction Road
15
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
16
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Newell Street
17
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
21
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
23
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
24
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Center Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
188 ft
·
38 sec
·
Park Street
27
Continue on US 20
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Park Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Florida, MA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Florida, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lee, MA
The final approach into Lee, 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
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Lee, MA
Late night in Lee on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Cheshire, MA
19 mi in
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
3 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 14m 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 Florida, MA to Lee, MA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 8, Mohawk Trail, Holmes Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Florida, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.16 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (MA 8A / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (MA 8 / Columbia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.5 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florida, MA to Lee, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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