How far is Northfield, MA from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Northfield, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Williamstown.
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Start on School Street
644 ft · 34 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Holden Street
129 m · 17 sec · Holden Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1002 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left 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 Northfield and Williamstown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MA 2 West
Exit the roundabout
34.6 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny leaving Northfield 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 Northfield to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Buckland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Northfield and 27 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Buckland
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 Buckland.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 38.14 mi (61.38 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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