How far is Marlborough, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.04 mi
01h 21m
Flight
52.65 mi
84.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.04 mi
Kilometers
109.5 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
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM 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
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlborough
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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Marlborough
34 mi
00h 40m
To Plymouth
34.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Marlborough and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeside Avenue

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    48.5 mi · 56 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
48.5 mi · 71%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 22%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Lakeside Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Pilgrims Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

48.5 mi · 00h 56m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 40m from Marlborough
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Marlborough 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 Marlborough to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Marlborough and 34.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Marlborough and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.73 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,290
Coordinates42.3459300, -71.5522900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Marlborough (-71.55229, 42.34593)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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 Marlborough and Plymouth. The current time is 21:03:46.

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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.