How far is Williamstown, MA from Happyland, CT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Happyland, CT is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.93 mi
03h 18m
Flight
103.64 mi
166.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.64 mi
Kilometers
166.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.93 mi
Kilometers
231.64 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Happyland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-30T12:11
Arrive Happyland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
West Springfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

From Williamstown
71.9 mi
01h 39m
To Happyland
72 mi
01h 39m

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
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    863 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walden Street

    802 ft · 37 sec · Walden Street

  3. 3

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

    967 ft · 48 sec · Hoxsey Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1318 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Ashford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  8. 8

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wahconah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wahconah Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  21. 21

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 36 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New London

    805 ft · 28 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    2553 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven

    1466 ft · 31 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2A East: Preston, Ledyard

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Military Highway

    1 km · 46 sec · Military Highway

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Holdsworth Road

    532 ft · 23 sec · Holdsworth Road

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holdsworth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
46 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
36.3 mi · 25%
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 24%
I 91 South
29.1 mi · 20%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 3%
I 395 South
3.91 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Springfield
01h 39m from Williamstown
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers near Happyland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

West Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Williamstown and 72 miles from Happyland.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

2 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Happyland. Straight-line distance: 103.64 mi (166.79 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Happyland

Happyland is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4728800, -72.0645200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: Happyland (-72.06452, 41.47288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.23 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.16 gal · 38.46 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.34 $44.67
Premium $4.80 $24.38 $48.76
Diesel $4.49 $22.80 $45.60

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 Happyland. The current time is 12:11:39.

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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.