How far is Marblehead, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
55.72 mi
01h 21m
Flight
38.67 mi
62.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.67 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
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 Marblehead
27.8 mi
00h 40m
To Plymouth
27.9 mi
00h 40m

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 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 Marblehead and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    656 ft · 9 sec · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 38 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  30. 30

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  31. 31

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 51%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 5%
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.57 mi · 3%
Paradise Road
1.51 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 40m from Marblehead
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marblehead 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 Marblehead to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 27.8 miles from Marblehead and 27.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Marblehead 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 10.1 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 10 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 9.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

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 Marblehead and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.24 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.33
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.66 $15.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.66 $17.32
Premium $4.80 $9.45 $18.91
Diesel $4.49 $8.84 $17.68

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 Marblehead and Plymouth. The current time is 23:25:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.