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Trip from Konkapot, 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

1h 13m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

Downtown Konkapot, MA, MA

Konkapot, MA

Italo Melo

Downtown Dalton, MA, MA

Dalton, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Konkapot, MA to Dalton, MA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Street, Hartsville New Marlborough Road, Stockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on East Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near MA 23; MA 183 / Main 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 38.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.5 miles (MA 23; MA 183 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
10.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | MA 23; MA 183 / Main Road

At end of road, turn left onto MA 23; MA 183 / Main Road

Navigation decision point

5
20.1 mi into trip | ~36m 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
33.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | Holmes Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
33.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

4
33.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | Dorchester Avenue

Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Street 6.5 mi 13m
Hartsville New Marlborough Road 4.3 mi 7m
Stockbridge Road 4.2 mi 7m
Veterans Memorial Highway 3.9 mi 6m
South Sandisfield Road 3.6 mi 6m
Holmes Road 3.5 mi 7m
State Road 2.3 mi 4m
Pittsfield Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: East Street — 6.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Konkapot, MA and Dalton, MA.

1

Start on MA 183

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sandy Brook Turnpike
2

Continue on MA 183

3.6 mi · 6 min · South Sandisfield Road
3

Continue on MA 57; MA 183

4.3 mi · 7 min · Hartsville New Marlborough Road
4

Continue on MA 57; MA 183

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pixley Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto MA 23; MA 183

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Road
6

Continue on MA 23; MA 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · Monterey Road
7

Continue on MA 23; MA 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · State Road
8

Turn right onto US 7; MA 183

4.2 mi · 7 min · Stockbridge Road
9

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Street
10

Continue on US 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · Great Barrington Road
11

Continue on US 7

0.4 mi · 55 sec · South Street
12

Turn right onto US 7; MA 102

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn slight left onto US 7

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Street
14

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kemble Street
15

Continue on US 7

3.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pittsfield Road
17

Take the exit

315 ft · 7 sec
18

Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
19

Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road

116 ft · 3 sec · Holmes Road
20

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Elm Street
21

Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
22

Turn right onto Newell Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newell Street
23

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · East Street
24

Turn right onto MA 8; MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
25

Turn left onto Haworth Street

392 ft · 17 sec · Haworth Street
26

Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue

220 ft · 9 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Stockbridge Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Konkapot, MA · 34m into the drive

Downtown Mahkeenac Shores, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mahkeenac Shores, MA

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

Hinsdale, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mahkeenac Shores, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Konkapot, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dalton, MA

The final approach into Dalton, 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

$6.18 one way

$12.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.74 $13.47
premium $4.82 $7.33 $14.66
diesel $5.61 $8.52 $17.04

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

Sandy Brook Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$0

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.38 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Konkapot, MA

Late night in Konkapot on Saturday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dalton, MA

Late night in Dalton on Saturday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

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

1h 13m 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 Konkapot, MA to Dalton, MA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Street, Hartsville New Marlborough Road, Stockbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Konkapot, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.18 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 38.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.5 miles (MA 23; MA 183 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 7; MA 102 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Konkapot, MA to Dalton, 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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