Trip from Boston, MA to Williamsburg, MA

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

110.3 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Williamsburg, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boston, MA to Williamsburg, MA covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.2 miles from Boston, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 110.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 87.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.9 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 110.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 55.9 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

88.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 45 Toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

100.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

102.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | MA 10 / South Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 10 / South Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Along This Route

Between Boston, MA and Williamsburg, MA, road signs point toward Holyoke, Springfield and Easthampton.

Holyoke

88.9 mi in | ~1h 47m

Springfield

89.2 mi in | ~1h 48m

Easthampton

100.9 mi in | ~2h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	87.8 mi	1h 43m
I 91	10.7 mi	12m
Main Street	3.8 mi	6m
Elm Street	1.4 mi	3m
Haydenville Road	1.4 mi	2m
Tremont Street	0.9 mi	3m
Locust Street	0.7 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 87.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Williamsburg, MA.

Start on Tremont Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Tremont Street

301 ft · 14 sec · Tremont Street

Continue on Tremont Street

482 ft · 20 sec · Tremont Street

Turn right onto Marginal Road

316 ft · 12 sec · Marginal Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West

Merge onto I 90

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 45 Toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 91 North: Holyoke

Merge onto I 91

11 mi · 12 min · I 91

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

Keep slight left at fork

156 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto US 5

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Mount Tom Road

Enter roundabout onto Conz Street

150 ft · 2 sec · Conz Street

Continue on Conz Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Conz Street

Turn left onto Old South Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Old South Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 10

0.1 mi · 9 sec · South Street

Continue on MA 10

0.1 mi · 11 sec · New South Street

Merge onto Main Street

168 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Continue on Elm Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Locust Street

Continue on MA 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 9

141 ft · 8 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on MA 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

Continue on MA 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Turn right onto North Street

52 ft · 2 sec · North Street

Turn right

241 ft · 17 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Boston, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Boston, MA

This is one driving day of about 110.3 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boston, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 87.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.2 mi from Boston, MA · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.8 miles.

Arriving in Williamsburg, MA

The final approach into Williamsburg, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Williamsburg, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free

Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions

View on nps.gov

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 98.9

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $15

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 11.4

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.56 one way

$35.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$19.09	$38.19
premium	$4.80	$20.84	$41.68
diesel	$5.64	$24.50	$49.01

Estimated Tolls: $5.27

Massachusetts Turnpike (87.8 mi) $5.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.1	$11.58	$5.29
Efficient EV	27.6	$9.65	$4.41
EV Truck/SUV	44.1	$15.44	$7.06

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Boston, MA

Morning in Boston on Monday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

SW 13 to 23 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Destination

Williamsburg, MA

Morning in Williamsburg on Monday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boston, MA to Williamsburg, MA covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.2 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Boston, MA and Williamsburg, MA, road signs point toward Holyoke, Springfield and Easthampton.

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Trip from Boston, MA to Williamsburg, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Williamsburg, MA

National Parks Near This Route

Boston National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Adams National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Boston, MA

Williamsburg, MA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 21m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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