How far is Williamsburg, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Boston.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
38 m · 8 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
1.5 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsburg and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Boston?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Williamsburg and 57.4 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Williamsburg and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
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 Sturbridge.
Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Boston. Straight-line distance: 85.29 mi (137.26 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.3931400, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.89 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
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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