How far is Belchertown, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Belchertown, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.75 mi
01h 59m
Flight
50.75 mi
81.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.75 mi
Kilometers
81.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.75 mi
Kilometers
100.98 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Fri, Jul 17, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Belchertown
Fri, Jul 17, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belchertown
2026-07-17T17:55
Arrive Williamstown
Fri, Jul 17, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belchertown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cummington
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Belchertown
31.3 mi
00h 59m
To Williamstown
31.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Today

Patchy Smoke then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Bay Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Street

    97 m · 6 sec · West Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bay Road

    5 m · 1 sec · West Bay Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bay Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Bay Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Bay Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Street

    2945 ft · 1 min · Russell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Damon Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Damon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    14 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Berkshire Trail East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Berkshire Trail West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Berkshire Trail West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Spruce Corner Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Marshall Street

    134 m · 15 sec · Marshall Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    568 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Holden Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Holden Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1027 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn sharp left onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
13 mi · 21%
Bay Road
7.76 mi · 12%
Main Road
6.29 mi · 10%
Spruce Corner Road
3.41 mi · 5%
West Bay Road
2.92 mi · 5%
Goshen Road
2.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

6.93 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cummington
00h 59m from Belchertown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belchertown and Patchy Smoke then Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cummington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Belchertown and 31.4 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belchertown and Patchy Smoke then Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Cummington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cummington, 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 Cummington.

RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

28 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

30 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

33 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belchertown and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 50.75 mi (81.68 km).

Belchertown

#1 Belchertown

City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,103
Coordinates42.2770400, -72.4009200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Belchertown (-72.40092, 42.27704)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.80 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $4.49 $9.92 $19.84

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 Massachusetts · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Belchertown and Williamstown. The current time is 17:55:54.

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.