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Trip from Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

111.3 mi

179 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 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown Williamsburg, MA, MA

Williamsburg, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 88.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.72 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

55.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 111.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.3 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 34 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 88.3 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 early in the drive near North Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 111.3 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: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Street

Turn left onto North Street

Navigation decision point

6
20 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

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

Exit 14 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
21.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

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

Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
6
110 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 134A Toward South Station

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

20 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 88.3 mi 1h 44m
I 91 10.7 mi 12m
Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
North Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
North Elm Street 1.4 mi 3m
Haydenville Road 1.4 mi 2m
Locust Street 0.7 mi 1m
Conz Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 88.3 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

88 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Street

125 ft · 8 sec · North Street
3

Turn left onto MA 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
4

Continue on MA 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
5

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
6

Enter roundabout onto MA 9

82 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street
7

Continue on MA 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
8

Continue on MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Locust Street
9

Continue on MA 9

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight right onto MA 10

0.1 mi · 9 sec · New South Street
11

Continue on MA 10

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Street
12

Turn left onto Old South Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Old South Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Conz Street
14

Enter roundabout onto US 5

51 ft · 0 sec · Mount Tom Road
15

Continue on US 5

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
17

Merge onto I 91

11 mi · 12 min · I 91
18

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 14 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 90
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
21

Merge onto I 90

88 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 134A Toward South Station
24

Turn left onto Kneeland Street

525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
26

At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street

82 ft · 3 sec · Summer Street
27

Turn right onto Devonshire Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Devonshire Street
28

Turn left onto Franklin Street

173 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Street
29

Turn right onto Arch Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
30

Turn left onto Milk Street

276 ft · 11 sec · Milk Street
31

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Washington Street
32

At end of road, turn left onto Court Street

473 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
33

Turn left onto Tremont Street

333 ft · 11 sec · Tremont Street
34

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

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 55.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Williamsburg, MA

This is one driving day of about 111.3 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamsburg, 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 88.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.6 mi from Williamsburg, MA · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

56 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

Smithtown, 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 55.6 miles from Williamsburg, 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 88.3 miles.

Arriving in Boston, MA

The final approach into Boston, 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 Boston, 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

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 near mile 111.3
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 11.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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 near mile 111.3
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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 near mile 111.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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 99.8
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

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 near mile 111.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.72 one way

$35.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.27 $38.53
premium $4.80 $21.03 $42.06
diesel $5.64 $24.73 $49.45

Estimated Tolls: $5.30

Massachusetts Turnpike (88.3 mi) $5.30

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

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.69 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.58 $7.12

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 3 hours ago

Origin

Williamsburg, MA

Morning in Williamsburg on Monday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Morning in Boston on Monday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

SW 13 to 23 mph 19% chance 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 23m 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 Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 55.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 111.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Williamsburg, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

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