How far is Holden, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Holden, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.73 mi
01h 48m
Flight
67.02 mi
107.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.02 mi
Kilometers
107.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.73 mi
Kilometers
134.75 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Holden
41.8 mi
00h 54m
To Plymouth
41.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then 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 Holden and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard

    2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Foster Street

    929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  28. 28

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden and Plymouth.

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 52%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 18%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 11%
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 54m from Holden
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Holden 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 Holden to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Holden and 41.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Holden and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 67.02 mi (107.86 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Holden (-71.86341, 42.35176)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.95
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.48 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.80 $14.16 $28.31
Diesel $4.49 $13.24 $26.48

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 Holden and Plymouth. The current time is 21:04:01.

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.