How far is Lynn, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
168.02 mi
03h 45m
Flight
115.91 mi
186.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.91 mi
Kilometers
186.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.02 mi
Kilometers
270.41 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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 Lynn
83.9 mi
01h 52m
To Williamstown
84.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Common Street

    3141 ft · 57 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Square

    83 m · 11 sec · Market Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    2841 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lynnway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lynnway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    3137 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  33. 33

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  37. 37

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  39. 39

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn 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
44 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
126 mi · 75%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 2%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 2%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
3.18 mi · 2%
South Street
2.87 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 52m from Lynn
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn 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 Lynn to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 83.9 miles from Lynn and 84.1 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.07 one way or $46.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny 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 Lynn and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 115.91 mi (186.54 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $23.07
Round trip
$46.14
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.07 $46.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $26.07 $52.15
Premium $4.80 $28.46 $56.92
Diesel $4.49 $26.61 $53.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Williamstown. The current time is 03:36:28.

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.