Wondering about a good driving route from NYC to the BErkshires that could incorporate the Mohawk Trail. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

The Mohawk Trail (Route 2) starts in Williamstown, located in the northwestern-most corner of MA and the Berkshires. You could drive to Hartford, head north on I-91, then west on Route 2 in Greenfield and over to Williamstown. About 240 miles, 4 hours.

Or, you could drive to Williamstown directly. Just under 200 miles, about 3-1/2 hours. Then, drive the Mohawk trail out as far as you care to go, then back. The portion between Williamstown and Greenfield is the most scenic, and includes the hairpin curve.

What is your destination in the Berkshires? Or, are you heading elsewhere?

The destination is North Adams. We're going for a short weekend, staying near Mass MoCA. But we really don't know much about the area, so wanted to make the most out of the 3 day weekend.

We were there this past August and Williamstown is such a lovely town!
We always go up the Taconic then get off at the exit for Hillsdale NY, taking that into Mass. There we go on the highway which might be #23? to Williamstown..It is a long drive this way, about 2 hours, but the scenery is beautiful. Be sure to go to the Sandwich Shop in town, where all the sandwiches are named after movie stars Excellent lunch place! We saw the Klimt exhibition at the Clark Museum, wow! Hope you have a great time!

Yes, it's Highway 23 that you would take across the NY/MA border. Take that to Rte 7 north up to Williamstown. Along the way you will go through Pittsfield and Stockbridge. In Pittsfield is the Hancock Shaker Village. In Stockbridge is the Norman Rockwell Museum.

wow..thank you! all your comments are great

Hey not sure what time of year your are planning this trip but if it's warmer out or you feel very vigourous check out Bash Bish Falls. It is so awesome!!! IT's located in South Egremont, Mass and very close to the NY boarder en route to North Adams. It's really beautiful and quite a nice hike down and up through the woods!

Yes, we stayed in South Egremont, this past August was a dry and hot one. They had no rain, there was no water at Bash Bish Falls!! We started to climb along the trails that run up to the top, but there were fire warnings everywhere and it was too damn hot!
I think it would be wonderful in the fall.
If you like antiquing, Rt7 is one antique store and market after another.

North Adams is only five miles east of Williamstown. If you're heading to North Adams during daylight, you might want to take the long way around via I-91 to Route 2 (which IS the Mohawk Trail and the main street through North Adams). Then, drive to Williamstown the following day, and back.

As mentioned above, Route 7 is also scenic. With no stops, a drive to Williamstown, then Stockbridge, and back would take about three hours. There are lots of charming towns, shops, restaurants along the way.

Here's another recommendation for the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. There's also a fabulous Norman Rockwell "exhibit" in Arlington, along Route 7A, where you can pick up high quality, but inexpensive, prints framed or unframed (along with all sorts of other memorabilia). Here, they also show a nice video of his life, and there are usually some of his "models" on duty.

If you enjoy museums, the Sterling and Francine Clark Institute in Williamstown is a jewel (particularly if you love the Impressionists).