How far is Sandwich, NH from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from Sandwich, NH to Williamstown, MA is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Wentworth Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wentworth Hill Road
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Continue on Holland Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Holland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whittier Highway
6.4 mi · 14 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Winnipesaukee Street
816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on United States Navy Seabees Bridge
135 m · 11 sec · United States Navy Seabees Bridge
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
1124 ft · 39 sec · Chesterfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2592 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto VT 9 West
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 West
6.1 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 9 West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100
2.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Main Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on River Road
2907 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto West Cross Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Cross Road
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Continue on North Houghton Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Houghton Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1836 ft · 58 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
1116 ft · 33 sec · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 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 Sandwich and Williamstown.
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.
US 202 West
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sandwich 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 Sandwich to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Stoddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Sandwich and 86.4 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandwich and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Stoddard
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 Stoddard.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Union Station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandwich and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 116.99 mi (188.28 km).
#1 Sandwich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 43.7903500, -71.4111800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.29 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $29.74 | $59.49 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $32.50 | $65.00 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $38.68 | $77.37 |
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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