How far is Milton, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
33.16 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Milton
16.6 mi
00h 23m
To Plymouth
16.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Milton and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edge Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bryant Avenue

    1405 ft · 28 sec · Bryant Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Braintree, Cape Cod

    526 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeast Expressway

  7. 7

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 85%
Southeast Expressway
1.8 mi · 5%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Edge Hill Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Bryant Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 23m from Milton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milton 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 Milton to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Milton and 16.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.16 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-71.06616, 42.24954)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 Milton and Plymouth. The current time is 21:03:44.

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.