How far is Woonsocket, RI from Williamstown, MA?

The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Williamstown, MA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Road
139.7 mi
03h 10m
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
139.7 mi
Kilometers
224.82 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
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 Woonsocket
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 Woonsocket
69.8 mi
01h 35m
To Williamstown
69.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    714 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arnold Street

    1145 ft · 25 sec · Arnold Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Great Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Great Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Victory Highway

    1099 ft · 24 sec · Victory Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 North: Worcester MA

    888 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  32. 32

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road

  36. 36

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Route 7

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7

  38. 38

    Continue on New Ashford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Ashford Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Main Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1538 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.8 mi · 59%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
Cold Spring Road
4.14 mi · 3%
Williamstown Road
3.77 mi · 3%
New Ashford Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
01h 35m from Woonsocket
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woonsocket and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 69.8 miles from Woonsocket and 69.9 miles from Williamstown.

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 40.5 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 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 $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Woonsocket and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 99.18 mi (159.61 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Woonsocket (-71.51478, 42.00288)
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
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
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.97 $43.95
Premium $4.86 $23.95 $47.90
Diesel $6.00 $29.57 $59.13

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 Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woonsocket and Williamstown. The current time is 00:55:11.

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.