How far is Williamstown, MA from Woonsocket, RI?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Woonsocket, RI is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
139.34 mi
03h 09m
Flight
99.18 mi
159.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.34 mi
Kilometers
224.24 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 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
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Williamstown
69.6 mi
01h 34m
To Woonsocket
69.7 mi
01h 34m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  34. 34

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville

    849 ft · 23 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    1697 ft · 35 sec · Victory Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Great Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Great Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  43. 43

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.4 mi · 59%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

82.4 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
01h 34m from Williamstown
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny near Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Williamstown and 69.7 miles from Woonsocket.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.14 one way or $38.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 99.18 mi (159.61 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: Woonsocket (-71.51478, 42.00288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $19.14
Round trip
$38.28
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.14 $38.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.63 $43.27
Premium $4.80 $23.61 $47.22
Diesel $4.49 $22.08 $44.16

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 Woonsocket. The current time is 04:00:16.

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.