Origin
Lee, MA
Morning in Lee on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee, MA to Florida, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee, MA
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Florida, MA
Anatolii Hrytsenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Lee, MA to Florida, MA covers 38.4 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 Mohawk Trail, Cheshire Road, Holmes Road 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 $6.15 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: 38.4 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near Holmes 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 38.4 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 10.7 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.8 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Dorchester Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Holmes Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Dorchester Avenue
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 9 / Merrill Road
Turn sharp right onto MA 9 / Merrill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 |
| Cheshire Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| South State Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North State Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Pittsfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Shaft Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 6.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, MA and Florida, MA.
1
Start on US 20
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Center Street
4
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
5
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
6
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
8
Take the exit
315 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmes Road
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
13
Turn right onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newell Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
15
Turn left onto Junction Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Junction Road
16
Turn sharp right onto MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Cheshire Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cheshire Road
18
Continue on MA 8
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
19
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
20
Continue on MA 8
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Road
21
Continue on MA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
22
Continue on MA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street
23
Turn left onto MA 8
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
24
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
25
Enter roundabout onto MA 8
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
26
Continue on MA 8
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
27
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
28
Continue on MA 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
29
Turn right onto MA 8A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hodges Cross Road
30
Continue on MA 8A
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
31
Turn right onto West Shaft Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Shaft Road
32
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2
6.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Mohawk Trail
33
Arrive at destination
MA 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Lee, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Lee, 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
$6.15 one way
$12.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Florida on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Cheshire, MA
19 mi in
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
3 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 Lee, MA to Florida, MA covers 38.4 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 Mohawk Trail, Cheshire Road, Holmes Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Lee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 38.4 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 10.7 miles (Holmes Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.8 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Dorchester Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lee, MA to Florida, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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