How far is Williamstown, MA from Bread Loaf, VT?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Bread Loaf, VT is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Bread Loaf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Bread Loaf.
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Start on Spring Street
863 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Walden Street
802 ft · 37 sec · Walden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoxsey Street
967 ft · 48 sec · Hoxsey Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
718 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Simonds Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Simonds Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
13.8 mi · 22 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Turn right onto High Street
1482 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Continue on Marble Street
1385 ft · 28 sec · Marble Street
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Gap Road
113 m · 8 sec · Gap Road
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Turn left onto Town Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Town Hill Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Hill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Hill Road
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Continue on Goshen-Ripton Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Goshen-Ripton Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Goshen Road
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Turn sharp right onto Vermont Route 125
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 125
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Turn left onto College Cross Road
2 m · 1 sec · College Cross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Cross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Bread Loaf.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Williamstown and Mostly Cloudy near Bread Loaf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Bread Loaf?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Danby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Williamstown and 50 miles from Bread Loaf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamstown and Mostly Cloudy near Bread Loaf.
Stop Ideas Near Danby
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 Danby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Bread Loaf. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.09 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bread Loaf
Situated within the dense forests of the Green Mountains in Addison County, this unincorporated community is an integral part of the town of Ripton located east of Middlebury.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9534000, -72.9926100 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bread Loaf (-72.99261, 43.9534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.31 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $22.33 | $44.67 |
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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