How far is Cambridge, MA from Plympton, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Plympton, MA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Plympton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Plympton.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
2427 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
25.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
1521 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brook Street
1 km · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Brook Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Brook Street
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Continue on Colchester Street
2945 ft · 59 sec · Colchester Street
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Continue on Mayflower Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mayflower Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parsonage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Plympton.
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
25.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cambridge and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Plympton?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 22.4 miles from Cambridge and 22.4 miles from Plympton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cambridge and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.
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 Cambridge and Plympton. Straight-line distance: 32.76 mi (52.73 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plympton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 41.9528800, -70.8144800 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plympton (-70.81448, 41.95288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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