How far is Ashland, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.19 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.86 mi
73.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.69 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Fri, Apr 10, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-10T12:17
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Ashland
31.6 mi
00h 39m
To Plymouth
31.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Ashland and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

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

    144 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1705 ft · 50 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Union Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 39m from Ashland
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Ashland and 31.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norton, 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 Norton.

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)
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 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
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
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.80 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $4.49 $10.01 $20.02

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 Ashland and Plymouth. The current time is 12:17:08.

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.