Origin
Great Barrington, MA
Late night in Great Barrington on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Great Barrington, MA to Florida, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Barrington, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Florida, MA
Anatolii Hrytsenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Great Barrington, MA to Florida, MA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Stockbridge Road, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Mohawk Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.67 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
23.9 miles from Great Barrington, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 47.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 47.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 7; MA 102 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Holmes Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MA 9 / Merrill Road
Turn sharp right onto MA 9 / Merrill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
MA 2 / Mohawk Trail
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2 / Mohawk Trail
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Trail | 6.7 mi | 14m |
| Stockbridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cheshire Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| South State Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 6.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Barrington, MA and Florida, MA.
1
Start on Elm Street
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 7; MA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
4
Continue on US 7; MA 183
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Barrington Road
7
Continue on US 7
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Street
8
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto US 7
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kemble Street
11
Continue on US 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
13
Take the exit
315 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmes Road
16
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
17
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
18
Turn right onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newell Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
20
Turn left onto Junction Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Junction Road
21
Turn sharp right onto MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Cheshire Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cheshire Road
23
Continue on MA 8
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
24
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
25
Continue on MA 8
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Road
26
Continue on MA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
27
Continue on MA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street
28
Turn left onto MA 8
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
29
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
30
Enter roundabout onto MA 8
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
31
Continue on MA 8
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
32
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
33
Continue on MA 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
34
Turn right onto MA 8A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hodges Cross Road
35
Continue on MA 8A
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
36
Turn right onto West Shaft Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Shaft Road
37
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2
6.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Mohawk Trail
38
Arrive at destination
MA 2
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 23.9 miles from Great Barrington, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 47m 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 Florida, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Great Barrington, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Great Barrington, MA
This is one driving day of about 47.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Great Barrington, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Great Barrington, MA · 47m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Great Barrington, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florida, MA
The final approach into Florida, 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
$7.67 one way
$15.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 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 | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
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.
Destination
Florida, MA
Late night in Florida on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Cheshire, MA
24 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
10 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
1h 32m 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 Great Barrington, MA to Florida, MA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Stockbridge Road, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Great Barrington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.67 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 47.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 7; MA 23; MA 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Great Barrington, MA to Florida, 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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