How far is Billerica, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Billerica, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
61.8 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.62 mi
83.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.46 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Billerica
Fri, Apr 10, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billerica
2026-04-10T12:16
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
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 Billerica
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 Billerica
30.9 mi
00h 43m
To Plymouth
30.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 Billerica and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    126 m · 13 sec · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andover Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Andover Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Salem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Shawsheen Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shawsheen Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1646 ft · 36 sec · Richmond Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lowell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 43m from Billerica
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Billerica 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 Billerica to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 30.9 miles from Billerica and 30.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billerica and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 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 7.8 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 7.8 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 11.4 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 7.9 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

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billerica and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.08 km).

Billerica

#1 Billerica

Town in Massachusetts

Population43,021
Coordinates42.5584300, -71.2689500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Billerica (-71.26895, 42.55843)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.80 $10.46 $20.92
Diesel $4.49 $9.78 $19.57

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 Billerica and Plymouth. The current time is 12:16:58.

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.