How far is Brookline, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Brookline, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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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 01m.
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.
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Plymouth.
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Start on White Place
78 m · 13 sec · White Place
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
853 ft · 40 sec · Davis Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
548 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1204 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Huntington Avenue
2556 ft · 1 min · Huntington Avenue
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
2954 ft · 2 min · Tremont Street
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Continue on Malcolm X Boulevard
2820 ft · 2 min · Malcolm X Boulevard
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Continue on Dudley Street
1593 ft · 1 min · Dudley Street
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Turn left onto Dearborn Street
608 ft · 21 sec · Dearborn Street
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Continue on Albany Street
596 ft · 23 sec · Albany Street
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Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard
1489 ft · 55 sec · Melnea Cass Boulevard
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector
1142 ft · 30 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Connector
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Turn slight right
1048 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road Southbound
2338 ft · 53 sec · Frontage Road Southbound
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Quincy
632 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28.2 mi · 36 min
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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 Brookline and Plymouth.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brookline 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 Brookline to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Brookline and 20.4 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookline and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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 Rockland.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.89 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 59,022 |
| Coordinates | 42.3317600, -71.1211600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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