How far is Williamstown, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Newton, MA is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.58 mi
02h 46m
Flight
104.81 mi
168.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.81 mi
Kilometers
168.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.36 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, May 6, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, May 7, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-05-06T18:44
Arrive Newton
Wed, May 6, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Williamstown
74.6 mi
01h 23m
To Newton
57.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 84%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 2%
South Street
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 23m from Williamstown
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Williamstown and 57.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Newton. Straight-line distance: 104.81 mi (168.68 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.41
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.21 $36.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.80 $22.46 $44.92
Diesel $4.49 $21.00 $42.01

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Newton. The current time is 18:44:56.

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.