How far is Belchertown, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Belchertown, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
115.43 mi
02h 24m
Flight
91.53 mi
147.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.43 mi
Kilometers
185.77 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Belchertown
Fri, Apr 10, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belchertown
2026-04-10T12:17
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belchertown
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
Hopkinton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Belchertown
57.7 mi
01h 12m
To Plymouth
57.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
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 Belchertown and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1357 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43 mi · 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  24. 24

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 12m from Belchertown
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belchertown 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 Belchertown to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 57.7 miles from Belchertown and 57.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

10 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belchertown and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 km).

Belchertown

#1 Belchertown

City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,103
Coordinates42.2770400, -72.4009200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Belchertown (-72.40092, 42.27704)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.90 $35.79
Premium $4.80 $19.53 $39.06
Diesel $4.49 $18.27 $36.53

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 Belchertown and Plymouth. The current time is 12:17:00.

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.