How far is Danvers, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Danvers, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
60.04 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.04 mi
Kilometers
96.63 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danvers
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
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 Danvers
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Danvers
30 mi
00h 42m
To Plymouth
30 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Danvers and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coolidge Road

    906 ft · 45 sec · Coolidge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cabot Road

    1371 ft · 43 sec · Cabot Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    784 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street

    714 ft · 18 sec · Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    782 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobart Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hobart Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street

    1 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Waltham, Topsfield

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Waltham, Boston

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  25. 25

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danvers 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 47%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 10%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 5%
I 95 South
1.63 mi · 3%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 42m from Danvers
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danvers 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 Danvers to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Danvers and 30 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 Danvers and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.5 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 8.4 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 10.8 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 8.6 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danvers and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).

Danvers

#1 Danvers

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,571
Coordinates42.5750900, -70.9300500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Danvers (-70.93005, 42.57509)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
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
8.02 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Danvers and Plymouth. The current time is 21:55:03.

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.