How far is York Beach, ME from Williamstown, MA?
The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Williamstown, MA is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York Beach and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Williamstown.
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Start on Long Beach Avenue
671 ft · 23 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
1422 ft · 53 sec · Ocean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
826 ft · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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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 US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Spur Road
2397 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left
1633 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
16.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
30.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Holden Street
129 m · 17 sec · Holden Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1002 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Spring Street
46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York Beach and Williamstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving York Beach 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 York Beach to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 88.9 miles from York Beach and 89.2 miles from Williamstown.
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 43.1 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around York Beach and Mostly Sunny near Williamstown.
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 York Beach and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 135.02 mi (217.3 km).
#1 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamstown (-73.20372, 42.71202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
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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