How far is Littleton, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
82.06 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.89 mi
94.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.06 mi
Kilometers
132.06 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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 Littleton
41 mi
00h 49m
To Plymouth
41.1 mi
00h 49m

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
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 Littleton and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    25 m · 1 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
63.1 mi · 77%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 18%
Taylor Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Pilgrims Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
MA 3 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight right

62.7 mi · 01h 12m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 49m from Littleton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Littleton 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 Littleton to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 miles from Littleton and 41.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Littleton 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 Littleton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.77 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Littleton (-71.51201, 42.53759)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.56
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.28 $22.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.75 $25.50
Premium $4.80 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $4.49 $13.02 $26.03

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 Littleton and Plymouth. The current time is 23:37:04.

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.