How far is Williamstown, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Somerville, MA is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
131.47 mi
02h 51m
Flight
109.42 mi
176.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.42 mi
Kilometers
176.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.47 mi
Kilometers
211.58 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
77.9 mi
01h 25m
To Somerville
53.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 91%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
South Street
2.94 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 19m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 25m from Williamstown
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 77.9 miles from Williamstown and 53.6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamstown and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

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 Somerville. Straight-line distance: 109.42 mi (176.1 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $18.05
Round trip
$36.10
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.05 $36.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.40 $40.80
Premium $4.80 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $4.49 $20.82 $41.65

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 Somerville. The current time is 08:59:11.

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.