Moosup, CT to Williamstown, MA is 137.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m via I 395 and Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Connecticut into Massachusetts, primarily on highway stretches. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to accomplish in a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Moosup, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
67.6 mi
1h 18m
I 395
16.6 mi
18m
Main Street
5.2 mi
8m
Cold Spring Road
4.1 mi
7m
Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi
6m
Williamstown Road
3.8 mi
5m
New Ashford Road
3.5 mi
5m
South Main Street
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,701 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,265
Quietest
2 AM
~136 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosup, CT and Williamstown, MA.
1
Start on Village Center Circle
74 ft·9 sec·Village Center Circle
2
Turn left onto CT 14
12 ft·1 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 14
0.8 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
5
Merge onto I 395
3.1 mi·3 min·I 395
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
14 mi·14 min·I 395
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 49Toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
8
Continue on CT 12
2.5 mi·4 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 12
0.5 mi·53 sec·Riverside Drive
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 131
3.8 mi·6 min·Quinebaug Road
11
Continue on MA 131
2.6 mi·4 min·Southbridge Road
12
Continue on MA 131
1.4 mi·2 min·Ashland Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 131
0.2 mi·20 sec·Sandersdale Road
14
Continue on MA 131
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto MA 131
187 ft·3 sec·Main Street
16
Continue on MA 131
4.4 mi·6 min·Main Street
17
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi·1 min·Charlton Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
19
Merge onto I 84
0.9 mi·1 min·Wilbur Cross Highway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: Springfield, Albany
21
Merge onto I 90
68 mi·1 hr 18 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
23
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft·9 sec
24
Merge onto US 20
0.5 mi·1 min·Housatonic Street
25
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi·18 sec·Park Street
26
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·West Center Street
28
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Laurel Street
29
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Lee Road
30
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.2 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.5 mi·4 min·Pittsfield Road
32
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.9 mi·6 min·South Street
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.2 mi·26 sec·Bank Row
34
Turn left onto US 7
0.8 mi·2 min·First Street
35
Continue on US 7
2.6 mi·5 min·North Street
36
Continue on US 7
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
37
Continue on US 7
3.8 mi·5 min·Williamstown Road
38
Continue on US 7
1.2 mi·1 min·New Ashford Road
39
Continue on US 7
2.2 mi·3 min·Route 7
40
Continue on US 7
2.3 mi·3 min·New Ashford Road
41
Continue on US 7
4.1 mi·7 min·Cold Spring Road
42
Continue on MA 2; US 7
500 ft·17 sec·Main Street
43
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi·44 sec·Main Street
44
Turn right onto Spring Street
150 ft·4 sec·Spring Street
45
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 12m duration, leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to reach your destination and still have daylight for any evening activities. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer highway stretches, as the estimated cost is $24. Since this is a relatively short drive, you can easily make it a same-day trip, allowing for more spontaneous stops if you see something interesting along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Moosup, CT, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamstown, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moosup, CT 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 Moosup, CT
This is one driving day of about 137.5 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Moosup, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 67.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CT 14 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 14 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 49
Toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
5
36.5 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: Springfield, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West: Springfield, Albany
6
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.31 one way
$48.61 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$26.62
$53.25
premium
$5.29
$28.63
$57.26
diesel
$5.35
$28.96
$57.92
Estimated Tolls: $4.06
Massachusetts Turnpike
(67.6 mi)$4.06
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.44
$6.60
Efficient EV
34.4
0
$12.03
$5.50
EV Truck/SUV
55
0
$19.25
$8.80
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Moosup, CT
Afternoon
in Moosup on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williamstown, MA
Afternoon
in Williamstown on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph2% chanceLive 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
5 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
3h 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 118.5
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 63% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a 67.6-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which is the longest continuous segment. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Main Street in some areas. Expect typical highway driving conditions for the majority of the trip, with some urban merging as you approach exits and entrances.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 14 / Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 137.5 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 (CT 14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,453 ft75 ft
Total Climb
2,228 ft
Total Descent
1,778 ft
Highest Point
1,453 ft
~88.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,378 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moosup, CT and Williamstown, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Pittsfield.
Williamstown is a town in the Berkshires at the northwest corner of Massachusetts. It shares a border with New York and Vermont. It is a true college town, having hosted Williams College since 1793.
Top landmarks
•Williams College Museum of Art — art museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 137.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.06 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Williamstown, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Coltsville National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamstown, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
