How far is City of Lowell, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
120.55 mi
03h 10m
Flight
95.73 mi
154.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.55 mi
Kilometers
194.01 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Sep 17, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Sep 17, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-09-17T16:34
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Sep 17, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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
Orange
MA

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
60.2 mi
01h 35m
To Williamstown
60.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Williamstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Williamstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

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

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    34.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Holden Street

    129 m · 17 sec · Holden Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1002 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Williamstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 31%
MA 2 West
35.2 mi · 29%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 10%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
01h 35m from City of Lowell
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from City of Lowell and 60.4 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.07 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $18.53
Round trip
$37.07
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $18.53 $37.07
Mid-grade $4.96 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $5.38 $22.87 $45.74
Diesel $6.18 $26.26 $52.51

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Williamstown. The current time is 16:34:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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