Origin
Hinsdale, MA
Morning in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, MA to Adams, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Adams, MA
Вальдемар
Trip Overview
The drive from Hinsdale, MA to Adams, MA covers 18.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cheshire Road, South State Road, North State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Cheshire Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cheshire Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near MA 8 / Cheshire Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.6 miles (MA 8 / Cheshire Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18 miles (East Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 8 / Cheshire Road
Merge onto MA 8 / Cheshire Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Maple Street
Turn right onto East Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South State Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North State Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Housatonic Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hinsdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cheshire Road
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, MA and Adams, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MA 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hinsdale Road
3
Turn left onto East Housatonic Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Housatonic Street
4
Merge onto MA 8; MA 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on MA 8; MA 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dalton Avenue
6
Take the exit onto MA 8
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 8
7
Merge onto MA 8
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cheshire Road
8
Continue on MA 8
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
9
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on MA 8
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Road
11
Continue on MA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on MA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street
13
Turn left onto MA 8
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Park Street
14
Turn right onto East Maple Street
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Maple Street
15
Turn left onto Depot Street
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Depot Street
16
Turn right
74 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn right
327 ft
·
24 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Adams, MA
Morning in Adams on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
35m 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 Hinsdale, MA to Adams, MA covers 18.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cheshire Road, South State Road, North State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Hinsdale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 5.6 miles (MA 8 / Cheshire Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18 miles (East Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hinsdale, MA to Adams, 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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