How far is Concord, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Concord, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
59.95 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.95 mi
Kilometers
96.48 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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 Concord
30 mi
00h 42m
To Plymouth
30 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monument Square

    19 m · 3 sec · Monument Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Lexington Road

    1752 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cambridge Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    116 m · 12 sec · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mary's Way

    86 m · 16 sec · Mary's Way

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

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

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    27.4 mi · 35 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

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 46%
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 30%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 11%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
2.77 mi · 5%
Cambridge Turnpike
1.27 mi · 2%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 42m from Concord
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 miles from Concord and 30 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Light Rain Likely 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 9.7 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.7 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

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.17 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population18,765
Coordinates42.4603700, -71.3489500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.34895, 42.46037)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.32 $18.64
Premium $4.80 $10.17 $20.35
Diesel $4.49 $9.51 $19.03

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 Concord and Plymouth. The current time is 23:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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