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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.92 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.73 mi
55.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.85 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Brookline
20.4 mi
00h 30m
To Plymouth
20.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on White Place

    78 m · 13 sec · White Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Avenue

    853 ft · 40 sec · Davis Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    548 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1204 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Huntington Avenue

    2556 ft · 1 min · Huntington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    2954 ft · 2 min · Tremont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Malcolm X Boulevard

    2820 ft · 2 min · Malcolm X Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Dudley Street

    1593 ft · 1 min · Dudley Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dearborn Street

    608 ft · 21 sec · Dearborn Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Albany Street

    596 ft · 23 sec · Albany Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard

    1489 ft · 55 sec · Melnea Cass Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector

    1142 ft · 30 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Connector

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1048 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Southbound

    2338 ft · 53 sec · Frontage Road Southbound

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Quincy

    632 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 69%
Southeast Expressway
7.48 mi · 18%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Tremont Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Malcolm X Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Huntington Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 30m from Brookline
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.89 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population59,022
Coordinates42.3317600, -71.1211600
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.12116, 42.33176)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Plymouth. The current time is 08:58:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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