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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on Spring Street
1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Latham Street
1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Tea Street
1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Route 2
5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
9.4 mi · 11 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward The Yorks, Ogunquit
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Spur Road
1151 ft · 26 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 135.02 mi (217.3 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: York Beach (-70.60894, 43.17148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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