How far is Acton, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Acton, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Plymouth.
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Start on Concord Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Road
2622 ft · 56 sec · Great Road
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Continue on Elm Street
3099 ft · 59 sec · Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
156 m · 7 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
2583 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
1311 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoset Street
77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street
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Continue on Samoset Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Acton 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 Acton to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Acton and 32.6 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.04 km).
#1 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.4850900, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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