How far is Williamstown, MA from Ripton, VT?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Ripton, VT is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Ripton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Ripton.
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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
718 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Simonds Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Simonds Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ossie Road
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 125
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 125
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 125
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Ripton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers near Ripton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Ripton?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Mount Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Williamstown and 50.9 miles from Ripton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Rain Showers near Ripton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Tabor
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 Mount Tabor.
Okemo, Vermont
Rutland station
Castleton station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Ripton. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripton
Town in Vermont
| Population | 566 |
| Coordinates | 43.9736700, -73.0340000 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripton (-73.034, 43.97367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
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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