How far is Middlebury, CT from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to Williamstown, MA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and Williamstown.
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Start on Middlebury Store Road
53 m · 8 sec · Middlebury Store Road
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Turn slight right onto Whittemore Road
93 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Middlebury Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Middlebury Road
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Continue on Chase Parkway
1160 ft · 20 sec · Chase Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
3066 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2816 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
27.8 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Colebrook River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Colebrook River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
8 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · South Main Road
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Continue on Otis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Otis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacobs Ladder Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacobs Ladder Road
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Continue on Cape Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cape Street
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Continue on Chapel Street
2544 ft · 49 sec · Chapel Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
1.1 km · 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 Middlebury 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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight right
27.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Middlebury and Mostly Cloudy near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlebury to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sandisfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Middlebury and 49.2 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middlebury and Mostly Cloudy near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Sandisfield
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 Sandisfield.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 81.91 mi (131.82 km).
#1 Middlebury
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 7,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5278700, -73.1276100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.95 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.91 | $33.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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