How far is Marlborough, CT from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Marlborough, CT to Williamstown, MA is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.26 mi
02h 42m
Flight
83.81 mi
134.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.81 mi
Kilometers
134.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.26 mi
Kilometers
185.5 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlborough
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Russell
MA

Town in the U.

From Marlborough
57.5 mi
01h 21m
To Williamstown
57.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marlborough Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hampton Road

    1660 ft · 43 sec · East Hampton Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    967 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1991 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport

    2121 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3137 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  24. 24

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  30. 30

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough 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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.6 mi · 30%
I 91 North
30.9 mi · 27%
CT 2 West
14.6 mi · 13%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 4%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 21m from Marlborough
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marlborough and Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Marlborough and 57.7 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marlborough and Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

24 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

35 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 83.81 mi (134.88 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population6,303
Coordinates41.6314900, -72.4598100
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Marlborough (-72.45981, 41.63149)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $5.02 $20.43 $40.85
Premium $5.45 $22.16 $44.32
Diesel $6.45 $26.26 $52.53

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 Connecticut · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlborough and Williamstown. The current time is 16:45:26.

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.