How far is Bath, ME from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Bath, ME to Williamstown, MA is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.73 mi
05h 41m
Flight
189.16 mi
304.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.16 mi
Kilometers
304.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.73 mi
Kilometers
401.9 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Fri, Jul 24, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Sat, Jul 25, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-07-24T13:05
Arrive Williamstown
Fri, Jul 24, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bath
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Bath
124.7 mi
02h 50m
To Williamstown
125 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Williamstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Williamstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Leeman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53 mi · 59 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    34.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Holden Street

    129 m · 17 sec · Holden Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1002 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn sharp left onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Williamstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53 mi · 21%
I 495 South
41.7 mi · 17%
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 15%
MA 2 West
35.2 mi · 14%
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 12%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
02h 50m from Bath
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bath and Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bath to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.7 miles from Bath and 125 miles from Williamstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bath and Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tewksbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tewksbury.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 189.16 mi (304.42 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bath (-69.8206, 43.91064)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $34.76
Round trip
$69.51
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $34.76 $69.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $39.27 $78.53
Premium $4.86 $42.80 $85.60
Diesel $6.00 $52.83 $105.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Williamstown. The current time is 13:05:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.