How far is Somerville, MA from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Williamstown, MA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
156.17 mi
03h 30m
Flight
109.42 mi
176.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.42 mi
Kilometers
176.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.17 mi
Kilometers
251.33 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
78 mi
01h 45m
To Williamstown
78.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3137 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  26. 26

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  32. 32

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 77%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 2%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
3.18 mi · 2%
South Street
2.87 mi · 2%
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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 45m from Somerville
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville 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 Somerville to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Somerville and 78.2 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 109.42 mi (176.1 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.87
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.43 $42.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.80 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $4.49 $24.73 $49.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Williamstown. The current time is 13:42:47.

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.