How far is Williamstown, MA from Bald Head, ME?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Bald Head, ME is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Bald Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Bald Head.
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Start on Spring Street
1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Latham Street
1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Route 2
5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
9.4 mi · 11 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward The Yorks, Ogunquit
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Spur Road
1151 ft · 26 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
3 mi · 5 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Clark Road
2786 ft · 2 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Clark Road
33 m · 5 sec · Clark Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1146 ft · 50 sec · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on River Road
1978 ft · 2 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Bald Head Cliff Road
1878 ft · 1 min · Bald Head Cliff Road
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Turn straight
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Bald Head.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MA 2 East
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Williamstown and Chance Rain Showers near Bald Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Bald Head?
The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Williamstown and 91.1 miles from Bald Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.60 one way or $53.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Williamstown and Chance Rain Showers near Bald Head.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Bald Head. Straight-line distance: 137.36 mi (221.06 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bald Head
Bald Head is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2209200, -70.5772700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bald Head (-70.57727, 43.22092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $4.14 | $26.60 | $53.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
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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