How far is Williamstown, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Springfield, MA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
79.1 mi
01h 39m
Flight
52.54 mi
84.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.54 mi
Kilometers
84.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Tyringham
MA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Williamstown
37.2 mi
00h 49m
To Springfield
41.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 44%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 5%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 5%
I 91 South
3.57 mi · 5%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 4%
South Street
2.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyringham
00h 49m from Williamstown
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Tyringham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Williamstown and 41.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamstown and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Tyringham

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

23 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Hudson

49 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

53 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 52.54 mi (84.55 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.80 $13.39 $26.78
Diesel $4.49 $12.52 $25.04

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 Springfield. The current time is 23:02:14.

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.