How far is Hinsdale, MA from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Williamstown.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hinsdale Road
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Turn left onto East Housatonic Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Housatonic Street
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
2214 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dalton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
96 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cheshire Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cheshire Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old State Road
1701 ft · 47 sec · Old State Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Summer Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Williamstown Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on New Ashford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Route 7
2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7
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Continue on New Ashford Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Cold Spring Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on Main Street
153 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1538 ft · 45 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 Hinsdale and Williamstown.
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.
Cold Spring Road
Continue on Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hinsdale and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lanesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hinsdale and 12.9 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hinsdale and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesborough
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 Lanesborough.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 19.3 mi (31.06 km).
#1 Hinsdale
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.4387000, -73.1253800 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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