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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1318 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on New Ashford Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Route 7
2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7
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Continue on New Ashford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Wahconah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wahconah Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on South Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
3057 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield
1034 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield
811 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New London
805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2553 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven
1466 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2A East: Preston, Ledyard
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Military Highway
1 km · 46 sec · Military Highway
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Turn right onto Holdsworth Road
532 ft · 23 sec · Holdsworth Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Springfield.
Springfield Union Station
Windsor Locks
Union Station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Happyland. Straight-line distance: 103.64 mi (166.79 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Happyland
Happyland is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4728800, -72.0645200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happyland (-72.06452, 41.47288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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