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Trip from Konkapot, MA to North Adams, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Downtown Konkapot, MA, MA

Konkapot, MA

Italo Melo

Downtown North Adams, MA, MA

North Adams, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Konkapot, MA to North Adams, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hartsville New Marlborough Road, 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 4.3 miles on Hartsville New Marlborough Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.67 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

27.1 miles from Konkapot, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hartsville New Marlborough Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 15 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 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 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

5
35 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | MA 9 / Merrill Road

Turn sharp right onto MA 9 / Merrill Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
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
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
Longest stretch: Hartsville New Marlborough Road — 4.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Street
24

Turn left onto Junction Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Junction Road
25

Turn sharp right onto MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · Merrill Road
26

Keep slight left at fork onto Cheshire Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Cheshire Road
27

Continue on MA 8

3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road
28

Continue on MA 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Street
29

Continue on MA 8

2.2 mi · 4 min · North State Road
30

Continue on MA 8

1.2 mi · 1 min · Grove Street
31

Continue on MA 8

0.8 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street
32

Turn left onto MA 8

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Park Street
33

Continue on MA 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · Columbia Street
34

Enter roundabout onto MA 8

75 ft · 1 sec · Columbia Street
35

Continue on MA 8

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Columbia Street
36

Continue on MA 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
37

Continue on MA 8

2.3 mi · 3 min · Curran Memorial Highway
38

Continue on MA 8

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street
39

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
40

Continue on MA 8A

76 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
41

Turn left onto MA 8A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Church Street
42

Turn straight onto MA 8A

282 ft · 9 sec · Eagle Street
43

Arrive at destination

Eagle Street

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 27.1 miles from Konkapot, MA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 12 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.1 miles or 48m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Adams, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Konkapot, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Konkapot, MA

This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Konkapot, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hartsville New Marlborough Road for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Konkapot, MA · 48m into the drive

town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lenox, MA

27 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

New Marlborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lenox, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Konkapot, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Adams, MA

The final approach into North Adams, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

NARA SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Adams, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 54.2

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14133464032

Visit website

Christo's Famous Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Adams, Massachusetts

0.2 mi

Alta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenox, Massachusetts

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lickety split at Mass MoCA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Adams, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.2

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14133464560

Visit website

Coffee Liberation Front

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Adams, Massachusetts

1.6 mi

NARA SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14133464032

Visit website

Christo's Famous Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14136623500

Visit website

Alta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $40 mile 27.1

Lenox, Massachusetts

Hours: 5–10 pm

+14136370003

Visit website

Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.4

Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14137430193

Visit website

Grazie

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $40 mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14133464094

Visit website

Michaels Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.4

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14132983530

Visit website

Renee's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+14136642070

Visit website

Daily Grind

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.5

Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14137439577

Visit website

Lickety split at Mass MoCA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14133464560

Visit website

Coffee Liberation Front

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.5

Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Spring Street Market & Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.2

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14134586192

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.1

Lenox, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 15.5

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 23.2

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54.2

North Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 11.6

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34.9

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Adams Visitor Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50.4

Adams, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.67 one way

$17.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.46 $18.92
premium $4.82 $10.29 $20.58
diesel $5.61 $11.97 $23.93

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Big Y World Class Market

Lee, MA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Big Y Class Market - Tesla Supercharger

Great Barrington, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Big Y Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Lee, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lenox Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Lenox, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bard College Daniel Arts Center

Great Barrington, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Simon Lee Premium Outlets (Lee, MA)

Lee, MA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Haddad Toyota Lenox

Pittsfield, MA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Berkshire Mountain Lodge

Pittsfield, MA

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Non-Networked: 2 EV Connect: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.74 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Konkapot, MA

Morning in Konkapot on Saturday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Adams, MA

Morning in North Adams on Saturday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 North Adams, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hartsville New Marlborough Road, 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 27.1 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 $8.67 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 North 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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