How far is Hopkinton, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Hopkinton, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinton and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
1268 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Street
1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
1311 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoset Street
77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street
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Continue on Samoset Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Hopkinton and 29.6 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopkinton and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Norton
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 Norton.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 47.66 mi (76.7 km).
#1 Hopkinton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.2287100, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
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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