Origin
East Renfrew, MA
Night in East Renfrew on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Renfrew, MA to Williamstown, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Renfrew, MA
Ollie Craig
Williamstown, MA
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Trip Overview
East Renfrew to Williamstown is 10.2 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Curran Memorial Highway and State Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway experience. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger day's exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Curran Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Howland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lime Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Curran Memorial Highway
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Renfrew, MA and Williamstown, MA.
1
Start on East Road
401 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Road
2
Turn left onto Lime Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lime Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
4
Continue on MA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
5
Continue on MA 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on MA 8
438 ft
·
14 sec
·
Marshall Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 8
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 8
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Holden Street
9
Turn right onto MA 2
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
10
Continue on MA 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn straight onto MA 2
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road
12
Continue on MA 2
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn sharp left onto Spring Street
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lime Street
Turn left onto Lime Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 8 / Howland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8 / Howland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 8 / Holden Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 8 / Holden Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 2 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Turn right onto MA 2 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Spring Street
Turn sharp left onto Spring Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williamstown, MA
Night in Williamstown on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
8 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with a 100% highway share indicating it's primarily on surface roads. You'll navigate through Massachusetts on Curran Memorial Highway, State Road, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Curran Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to navigation and road changes.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Curran Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near Lime Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lime Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MA 8 / Howland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (MA 8 / Holden Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Curran Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lime Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MA 8 / Howland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (MA 8 / Holden Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamstown, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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