Mosquitoville, VT to Williamstown, MA is 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 91 and Vermont Route 9, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Vermont into Massachusetts, primarily utilizing the interstate for a swift transit. Expect mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. With a recommended single day for travel, this route is well-suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
80.6 miles from Mosquitoville, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
101.1 mi
1h 56m
Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi
19m
Vermont Route 9 West
6.1 mi
9m
Main Road
5.7 mi
9m
Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi
7m
Route 302
4.7 mi
7m
Marlboro Road
4.2 mi
7m
Minard Hill Road
2.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 101.1 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~550 veh/hr typical
· worst 684
Quietest
1 AM
~26 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Mosquitoville, VT and Williamstown, MA.
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Start on Mosquitoville Road
99 ft·10 sec·Mosquitoville Road
2
Continue on Mosquitoville Road
1.9 mi·7 min·Mosquitoville Road
3
Turn left onto Peacham Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Peacham Road
4
Continue on Minard Hill Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Minard Hill Road
5
Continue on Minard Hill Road
63 ft·11 sec·Minard Hill Road
6
Turn left onto US 302
1.2 mi·1 min·Scott Highway
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi·7 min·Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
0.7 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 302
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
101 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 2Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
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Turn right
166 ft·4 sec
Toward VT 9 West
13
Merge onto VT 9
1.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
14
Continue on VT 9
4.2 mi·7 min·Marlboro Road
15
Continue on VT 9
12 mi·19 min·Vermont Route 9
16
Continue on VT 9; VT 100
1.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on VT 9
6.1 mi·9 min·Vermont Route 9 West
18
Turn left onto VT 8
5.2 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 8
19
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100; VT 8
2.2 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 100
20
Continue on VT 100; VT 8
5.7 mi·9 min·Main Road
21
Continue on MA 8
0.6 mi·1 min·River Road
22
Turn right onto Middle Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Middle Road
23
Turn right onto West Cross Road
0.7 mi·1 min·West Cross Road
24
Continue on North Houghton Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North Houghton Street
25
Turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi·58 sec·River Street
26
Turn left onto Brown Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Brown Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
28
Turn straight onto MA 2
2.2 mi·4 min·State Road
29
Continue on MA 2
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
30
Turn sharp left onto Spring Street
150 ft·4 sec·Spring Street
31
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 49m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Williamstown, MA, with daylight to spare. The single recommended day suggests a straightforward trip, so consider departing right after breakfast to maximize your time at your destination. With only one stop recommended, you can plan your break strategically along the 101.1-mile stretch on I 91. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer highway segment, as services can be spaced out.
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 80.6 miles from Mosquitoville, VT, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.1 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 35 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 57m
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 Mosquitoville, VT 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 Mosquitoville, VT
This is one driving day of about 161.2 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Mosquitoville, VT.
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 I 91 for about 101.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 161.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.4 mi into trip|~16m in|US 302 / Scott Highway
Turn left onto US 302 / Scott Highway
Navigation decision point
6
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
5
144.1 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|VT 100; VT 8 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100; VT 8 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
5
156.6 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|MA 2 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
161.2 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|Spring Street
Turn sharp left onto Spring Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.50 one way
$56.99 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$31.21
$62.42
premium
$5.29
$33.57
$67.13
diesel
$5.35
$33.95
$67.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.93
$7.74
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
EV Truck/SUV
64.5
0
$22.57
$10.32
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Mosquitoville, VT
Evening
in Mosquitoville on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 1 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williamstown, MA
Evening
in Williamstown on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 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
3 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
3h 49m 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.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 61.2
Park Closure: Temporary Trail Closures on May 13 for Native Grasslands Restoration
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, with 82% of the 161.2 miles being interstate driving. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 101.1 miles, all on I 91. After leaving I 91, you'll transition to Vermont Route 9, which will be your primary surface road for the remainder of the trip. Expect a change in pace as you move from high-speed interstate cruising to navigating Vermont's surface roads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 302 / Scott Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 302 / Scott Highway): Navigation decision point; at 113.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (VT 100; VT 8 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,083 ft280 ft
Total Climb
2,016 ft
Total Descent
2,332 ft
Highest Point
2,083 ft
~138.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,803 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mosquitoville, VT to Williamstown, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
Bennington
113.4 mi in|~2h 23m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
The longest stretch is about 101.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 302 / Scott Highway): Navigation decision point; at 113.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (VT 100; VT 8 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamstown, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
