How far is Williamstown, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Worcester, MA is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
108.17 mi
02h 24m
Flight
77.86 mi
125.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, May 6, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-05-06T18:44
Arrive Worcester
Wed, May 6, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Westfield
MA

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

From Williamstown
59.5 mi
01h 12m
To Worcester
48.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  35. 35

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 73%
I 290
5.41 mi · 5%
Cold Spring Road
4.16 mi · 4%
Williamstown Road
3.75 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
South Street
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 12m from Williamstown
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Williamstown and 48.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

13 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

32 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 77.86 mi (125.31 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.80 $33.59
Premium $4.80 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $4.49 $17.14 $34.29

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Worcester. The current time is 18:44:54.

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.