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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.5 mi
02h 38m
Flight
81.91 mi
131.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.91 mi
Kilometers
131.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.5 mi
Kilometers
158.52 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Sun, Aug 2, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Sun, Aug 2, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-08-02T15:03
Arrive Williamstown
Sun, Aug 2, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Sandisfield
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Middlebury
49.3 mi
01h 19m
To Williamstown
49.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Aug 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Aug 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Middlebury Store Road

    53 m · 8 sec · Middlebury Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Whittemore Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middlebury Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Middlebury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chase Parkway

    1160 ft · 20 sec · Chase Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    3066 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 8 North: Torrington

    2816 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Place

    939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Colebrook River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Colebrook River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    8 mi · 13 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · South Main Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Otis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Otis Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacobs Ladder Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacobs Ladder Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cape Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cape Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chapel Street

    2544 ft · 49 sec · Chapel Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  30. 30

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  36. 36

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  41. 41

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
28.4 mi · 29%
South Main Street
11.5 mi · 12%
South Main Road
8.59 mi · 9%
Colebrook River Road
6.65 mi · 7%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 4%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandisfield
01h 19m from Middlebury
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

39 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

45 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

48 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 81.91 mi (131.82 km).

Middlebury

#1 Middlebury

Town in Connecticut

Population7,829
Coordinates41.5278700, -73.1276100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Middlebury (-73.12761, 41.52787)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Aug 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury and Williamstown. The current time is 15:03:20.

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.