How far is City of Lowell, MA from Plympton, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Plympton, MA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.51 mi
01h 36m
Flight
54.02 mi
86.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.02 mi
Kilometers
86.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.51 mi
Kilometers
118.3 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plympton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-19T08:20
Arrive Plympton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
36.7 mi
00h 48m
To Plympton
36.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Plympton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Plympton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Parsonage Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Parsonage Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parsonage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Plympton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 31%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 24%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 15%
Middleborough Rotary
7.92 mi · 11%
I 495 South
5.24 mi · 7%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 48m from City of Lowell
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell 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 City of Lowell to Plympton?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from City of Lowell and 36.8 miles from Plympton.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 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 11.3 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 10.3 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 11.4 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 Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Plympton. Straight-line distance: 54.02 mi (86.94 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Plympton

#2 Plympton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,998
Coordinates41.9528800, -70.8144800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Plympton (-70.81448, 41.95288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.15
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.08 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.39 $22.78
Premium $4.80 $12.43 $24.86
Diesel $4.49 $11.62 $23.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Plympton. The current time is 08:20:05.

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.