How far is Mahkeenac Shores, MA from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Mahkeenac Shores, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahkeenac Shores and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahkeenac Shores and Williamstown.
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Start on Mahkeenac Shores Road
48 m · 12 sec · Mahkeenac Shores Road
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Turn left onto Mahkeenac Road
1360 ft · 37 sec · Mahkeenac Road
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Road
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
1372 ft · 41 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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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 Mahkeenac Shores 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Mahkeenac Shores and Partly Sunny near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahkeenac Shores to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lanesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Mahkeenac Shores and 15 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahkeenac Shores and Partly 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 Mahkeenac Shores and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Mahkeenac Shores
Mahkeenac Shores is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3309200, -73.3142700 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
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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