How far is Williamstown, MA from York Beach, ME?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to York Beach, ME is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
178.71 mi
04h 20m
Flight
135.02 mi
217.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.02 mi
Kilometers
217.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.6 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York Beach
Sat, Jun 27, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Sat, Jun 27, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-06-27T06:38
Arrive York Beach
Sat, Jun 27, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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

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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Williamstown
89.2 mi
02h 10m
To York Beach
89.5 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
York Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and York Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Latham Street

    1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Tea Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Tea Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 2

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward The Yorks, Ogunquit

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Spur Road

    1151 ft · 26 sec · Spur Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Short Sands Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road

  32. 32

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

    1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 29%
I 495 North
50.2 mi · 28%
Mohawk Trail
29 mi · 16%
Blue Star Turnpike
17.2 mi · 10%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 7%
Route 2
5.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
02h 10m from Williamstown
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamstown and Patchy Fog near York Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to York Beach?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Williamstown and 89.5 miles from York Beach.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamstown and Patchy Fog near York Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 3.5 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 135.02 mi (217.3 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
York Beach

#2 York Beach

Unincorporated community in Maine

Population12,854
Coordinates43.1714800, -70.6089400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
End: York Beach (-70.60894, 43.17148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.09
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.55 $49.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $27.75 $55.49
Premium $4.80 $30.28 $60.56
Diesel $4.49 $28.32 $56.64

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and York Beach. The current time is 06:38:31.

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.