How far is Holliston, MA from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Holliston, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holliston and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston and Williamstown.
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Start on Winthrop Street
9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1449 ft · 34 sec · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Ashland Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashland Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Myrtle Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Badger Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Badger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem End Road
45 m · 7 sec · Salem End Road
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Gates Street
2210 ft · 1 min · Gates Street
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Continue on Country Club Lane
125 m · 13 sec · Country Club Lane
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Turn left onto Worcester Road
1854 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
3136 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Continue on Park Street
648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on South Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row
926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row
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Turn left onto First Street
1.4 km · 3 min · First Street
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Continue on North Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South 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 Holliston and Williamstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Holliston 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 Holliston to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
North Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Holliston and 71.5 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holliston and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near North Chicopee
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 North Chicopee.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 97.35 mi (156.67 km).
#1 Holliston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.2001000, -71.4245000 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.31 | $21.72 | $43.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $24.89 | $49.79 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $26.97 | $53.95 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
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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