How far is Bedford, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Bedford, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
57.25 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.19 mi
77.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.19 mi
Kilometers
77.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.25 mi
Kilometers
92.13 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Bedford
28.6 mi
00h 40m
To Plymouth
28.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Great Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · The Great Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1680 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  25. 25

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 49%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.9 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 40m from Bedford
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Bedford and 28.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.4 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 9.3 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 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 48.19 mi (77.56 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Massachusetts

Population14,053
Coordinates42.4906500, -71.2761700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.27617, 42.49065)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 Bedford and Plymouth. The current time is 21:22:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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