How far is Williamstown, MA from Barnet, VT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Barnet, VT is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
159.93 mi
03h 38m
Flight
123.85 mi
199.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.85 mi
Kilometers
199.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.93 mi
Kilometers
257.38 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnet
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-30T10:52
Arrive Barnet
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Charlestown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Williamstown
80 mi
01h 49m
To Barnet
80 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Latham Street

    1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    1116 ft · 33 sec · Brown Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    1836 ft · 58 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Houghton Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Houghton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cross Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Cross Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Middle Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 8

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 9 West

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 9 East

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2752 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnet, Peacham

    1357 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bimson Drive

    117 m · 13 sec · Bimson Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Monument Circle

    53 m · 8 sec · Monument Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
113 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 9 West
6.13 mi · 4%
Main Road
5.75 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 3%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 08m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlestown
01h 49m from Williamstown
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain then Rain Showers near Barnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Williamstown and 80 miles from Barnet.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Williamstown and Rain then Rain Showers near Barnet.

Stop Ideas Near Charlestown

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

12 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

15 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Barnet. Straight-line distance: 123.85 mi (199.32 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Barnet

#2 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: Barnet (-72.04926, 44.29701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.88
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.94 $43.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.80 $49.60
Premium $4.80 $27.07 $54.13
Diesel $4.49 $25.31 $50.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Barnet. The current time is 10:52:06.

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.