How far is Williamstown, MA from Hinsdale, MA?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Hinsdale, MA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Hinsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Hinsdale.
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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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Turn left onto Summer Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Old State Road
1811 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cheshire Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cheshire Road
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Keep sharp left to continue on Dalton Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Dalton Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2226 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto West Housatonic Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Housatonic Street
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Turn right onto Hinsdale Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hinsdale Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
605 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Hinsdale.
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.
Cold Spring Road
Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hinsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Hinsdale?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lanesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Williamstown and 13.4 miles from Hinsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hinsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesborough
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 Lanesborough.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 19.3 mi (31.06 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinsdale
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.4387000, -73.1253800 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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