How far is Brockton, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 171 miles (275.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.98 mi
03h 47m
Flight
119.66 mi
192.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.66 mi
Kilometers
192.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.98 mi
Kilometers
275.17 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-30T13:40
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
85.4 mi
01h 53m
To Williamstown
85.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montello Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  35. 35

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  39. 39

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  41. 41

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton 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
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 65%
I 95 North
12 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 4%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 2%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 2%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 53m from Brockton
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brockton and Rain Showers near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171 miles (275.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Brockton and 85.6 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brockton and Rain Showers near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 119.66 mi (192.57 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.84 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.06 gal · 45.68 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $4.80 $28.94 $57.88
Diesel $4.49 $27.06 $54.13

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Williamstown. The current time is 13:40:36.

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.