How far is Abington, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Abington, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.49 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.49 mi
28.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.81 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Abington
Fri, Apr 10, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-10T14:09
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Abington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Abington
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Plymouth
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1017 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockland Street

    2611 ft · 49 sec · Rockland Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Schoosett Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schoosett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    1 km · 1 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
11.4 mi · 49%
Hanover Street
3.2 mi · 14%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 7%
Market Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Schoosett Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

8.03 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 19m from Abington
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Abington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Abington and 11.7 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Abington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.80 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $4.49 $3.73 $7.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Plymouth. The current time is 14:09:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.