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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.88 mi
00h 50m
Flight
19.3 mi
31.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.3 mi
Kilometers
31.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Hinsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lanesborough
MA

City in Massachusetts, United States

From Williamstown
13.4 mi
00h 25m
To Hinsdale
13.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

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.

  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

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Old State Road

    1811 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Cheshire Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cheshire Road

  14. 14

    Keep sharp left to continue on Dalton Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Dalton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2226 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Housatonic Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Housatonic Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hinsdale Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hinsdale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    605 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 15%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 14%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 13%
Cheshire Road
3.28 mi · 12%
Route 7
2.2 mi · 8%
West Housatonic Street
1.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesborough
00h 25m from Williamstown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

8 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

44 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

52 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 19.3 mi (31.06 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Hinsdale. The current time is 22:45:24.

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.