How far is Bread Loaf, VT from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Bread Loaf, VT to Williamstown, MA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bread Loaf and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bread Loaf and Williamstown.
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Start on College Cross Road
2 m · 3 sec · College Cross Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 125
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 125
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Turn sharp left onto Goshen Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Goshen-Ripton Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Goshen-Ripton Road
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Continue on Carlisle Hill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Town Hill Road
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Turn right onto Gap Road
113 m · 7 sec · Gap Road
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Marble Street
1385 ft · 28 sec · Marble Street
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Continue on High Street
1482 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
13.8 mi · 22 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Simonds Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Simonds Road
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Continue on North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Whitman Street
153 m · 22 sec · Whitman Street
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Turn right onto Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
80 m · 11 sec · Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
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Continue on Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
699 ft · 35 sec · Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
898 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bread Loaf and Williamstown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bread Loaf and Sunny near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bread Loaf to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Danby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Bread Loaf and 49.8 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bread Loaf and Sunny near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Danby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danby.
Okemo, Vermont
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bread Loaf and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.09 km).
#1 Bread Loaf
Situated within the dense forests of the Green Mountains in Addison County, this unincorporated community is an integral part of the town of Ripton located east of Middlebury.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9534000, -72.9926100 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $19.07 | $38.15 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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