How far is Williamstown, MA from Northfield, MA?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Northfield, MA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Northfield.
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Start on Spring Street
1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Latham Street
1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Route 2
5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 10 North: Northfield
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northfield Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
644 ft · 28 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Northfield.
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.
Mohawk Trail
Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
14.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williamstown and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Northfield?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Buckland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Williamstown and 27 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamstown and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Buckland
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 Buckland.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 38.14 mi (61.38 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-72.45287, 42.69592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
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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