How far is Old Lyme, CT from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Old Lyme, CT to Williamstown, MA is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.36 mi
03h 14m
Flight
106.4 mi
171.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.4 mi
Kilometers
171.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.36 mi
Kilometers
227.49 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Fri, Jul 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Old Lyme
Sat, Jul 18, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Lyme
2026-07-17T17:55
Arrive Williamstown
Fri, Jul 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Lyme
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Old Lyme
70.6 mi
01h 37m
To Williamstown
70.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Lyme Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Today
Using Niantic as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Today

Patchy Smoke then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Lyme and Williamstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Lane

    63 m · 17 sec · Library Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lyme Street

    1199 ft · 43 sec · Lyme Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ferry Road

    1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road

  5. 5

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

    2287 ft · 45 sec · Shore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neck Road

    647 ft · 18 sec · Neck Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3056 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    31.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3137 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 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 Old Lyme 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
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
42.1 mi · 30%
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.6 mi · 24%
CT 9 North
28.8 mi · 20%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
01h 37m from Old Lyme
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Smoke leaving Old Lyme and Patchy Smoke then Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Lyme to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Old Lyme and 70.7 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Old Lyme and Patchy Smoke then Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Lyme and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 106.4 mi (171.23 km).

Old Lyme

#1 Old Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,280
Coordinates41.3159300, -72.3289700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Lyme (-72.32897, 41.31593)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.24 $44.48
Premium $4.86 $24.24 $48.48
Diesel $6.00 $29.93 $59.85

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Lyme and Williamstown. The current time is 17:55:54.

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.