How far is Andover, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Andover, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.5 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.99 mi
86.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.99 mi
Kilometers
86.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.5 mi
Kilometers
102.19 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-16T13:40
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Andover
31.8 mi
00h 42m
To Plymouth
31.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summer Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Summer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1002 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andover Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dascomb Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dascomb Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    137 m · 9 sec · Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  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 Andover 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 44%
I 93 South
17 mi · 27%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
Dascomb Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 42m from Andover
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Andover and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 31.8 miles from Andover and 31.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Andover and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,554
Coordinates42.6584300, -71.1370000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.43
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.71 $17.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $4.80 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $4.49 $10.05 $20.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Plymouth. The current time is 13:40:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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