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Trip from Florida, MA to North Adams, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

8.6 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

Downtown Florida, MA, MA

Florida, MA

Anatolii Hrytsenko

Downtown North Adams, MA, MA

North Adams, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Florida, MA to North Adams, MA covers 8.6 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Union Street, Eagle Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Mohawk Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Eagle Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Florida, MA to North Adams, MA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.6 miles (Eagle Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
8.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | Eagle Street

Turn sharp right onto Eagle Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mohawk Trail 7.6 mi 15m
Union Street 1 mi 2m
Eagle Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 7.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florida, MA and North Adams, MA.

1

Start on MA 2

7.6 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail
2

Continue on MA 2

1.0 mi · 2 min · Union Street
3

Turn sharp right onto Eagle Street

130 ft · 4 sec · Eagle Street
4

Arrive at destination

Eagle Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.38 one way

$2.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.50 $3.00
premium $4.82 $1.63 $3.27
diesel $5.61 $1.90 $3.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.75 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Florida, MA

Late night in Florida on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Adams, MA

Late night in North Adams on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

18m 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 North Adams, MA covers 8.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Union Street, Eagle Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.38 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.
The drive from Florida, MA to North Adams, MA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.6 miles (Eagle Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Florida, MA to North Adams, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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