How far is Williamstown, MA from Sandwich, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Sandwich, MA is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.33 mi
04h 24m
Flight
153.45 mi
246.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.45 mi
Kilometers
246.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.33 mi
Kilometers
327.22 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandwich
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Fri, Oct 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Sandwich
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Williamstown
101.4 mi
02h 12m
To Sandwich
101.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
Sandwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 6A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Jarves Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Jarves Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jarves Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 47%
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 34%
Sandwich Road Connector
4.58 mi · 2%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 2%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 2%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
02h 12m from Williamstown
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamstown and Sunny near Sandwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Williamstown and 101.9 miles from Sandwich.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamstown and Sunny near Sandwich.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 153.45 mi (246.96 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Sandwich

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population20,151
Coordinates41.7590000, -70.4939200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: Sandwich (-70.49392, 41.759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.79
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $30.90 $61.79
Mid-grade $4.94 $35.41 $70.83
Premium $5.35 $38.37 $76.75
Diesel $6.33 $45.36 $90.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Sandwich. The current time is 16:45:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.