How far is Malden, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Malden, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malden and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Ruing Court
25 m · 7 sec · Ruing Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street
102 m · 9 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
105 m · 11 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
827 ft · 19 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
84 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Alford Street
2811 ft · 2 min · Alford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Sullivan Square Underpass
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Square Underpass
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Turn straight onto Rutherford Avenue
116 m · 6 sec · Rutherford Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on New Rutherford Avenue
3071 ft · 56 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Continue on North Washington Street
3005 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 1A North, I 93 South: Logan Airport, Quincy
59 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28.2 mi · 36 min
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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 Malden and Plymouth.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Malden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malden to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Malden and 22.5 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malden and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.42 km).
#1 Malden
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 59,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.4251000, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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