How far is Athol, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Athol, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
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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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athol and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athol and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
747 ft · 28 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Templeton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Templeton Road
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Continue on State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Take the ramp left
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail
23.9 mi · 33 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
146 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road
56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
1268 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Street
1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athol and Plymouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
55 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Athol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athol to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Athol and 56.2 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.44 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Athol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athol and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 91.08 mi (146.58 km).
#1 Athol
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.5959200, -72.2267500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.44 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.46 | $34.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
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 23, 2026
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