Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, MA
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East Renfrew, MA
Ollie Craig
Williamstown to East Renfrew is 10.3 miles and takes about 20m via Curran Memorial Highway/State Road/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this drive for its simplicity, perfect for a quick errand or a brief inter-town transit.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a hands-on driving experience. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 2.3 miles on Curran Memorial Highway. Expect to engage with the driving environment constantly, as the road is designed for local connectivity rather than sustained speed. It's a segment that requires your attention through its varied turns and transitions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Latham Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Latham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 43 / Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (MA 2 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Latham Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MA 43 / Water Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto MA 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lime Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Curran Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Howland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lime Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Latham Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, MA and East Renfrew, MA.
Start on Spring Street
At end of road, turn left onto Latham Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 43
Turn right onto MA 2
Continue on MA 2
Continue on MA 2
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto MA 8
Continue on MA 8
Continue on MA 8
Turn left onto Lime Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Williamstown on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in East Renfrew on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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