How far is Ripton, VT from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Ripton, VT to Williamstown, MA is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripton and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripton and Williamstown.
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Start on Vermont Route 125
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 125
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Continue on East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Ossie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Simonds Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Simonds Road
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Continue on North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Whitman Street
153 m · 22 sec · Whitman Street
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Turn right onto Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
80 m · 11 sec · Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
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Continue on Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
699 ft · 35 sec · Adams Memorial Theatre Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
898 ft · 26 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 Ripton 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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ripton and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripton to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 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?
Mount Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Ripton and 50.7 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ripton and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Tabor
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 Mount Tabor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripton and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).
#1 Ripton
Town in Vermont
| Population | 566 |
| Coordinates | 43.9736700, -73.0340000 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.27 | $15.24 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
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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