How far is Sandwich, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Sandwich, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.61 mi
04h 33m
Flight
153.45 mi
246.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.45 mi
Kilometers
246.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.61 mi
Kilometers
334.12 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Sandwich
Fri, Oct 16, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandwich
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandwich
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Sandwich
103.5 mi
02h 16m
To Williamstown
104.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sandwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph N
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich and Williamstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Jarves Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Jarves Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    3137 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  40. 40

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  41. 41

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  42. 42

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  44. 44

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  46. 46

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandwich and Williamstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.8 mi · 40%
Bourne Rotary
43.6 mi · 21%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 4%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 4%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 3%
I 95 South
5.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
02h 16m from Sandwich
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandwich and Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandwich to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Sandwich and 104.1 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.58 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandwich and Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandwich and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 153.45 mi (246.96 km).

Sandwich

#1 Sandwich

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population20,151
Coordinates41.7590000, -70.4939200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandwich (-70.49392, 41.759)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $31.58
Round trip
$63.17
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $31.58 $63.17
Mid-grade $4.94 $36.20 $72.41
Premium $5.35 $39.23 $78.46
Diesel $6.33 $46.38 $92.75

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandwich and Williamstown. The current time is 16:45:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.