How far is Natick, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Natick, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
50.06 mi
01h 13m
Flight
41.55 mi
66.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.55 mi
Kilometers
66.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.06 mi
Kilometers
80.56 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Natick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Natick
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Natick
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Natick
25 mi
00h 36m
To Plymouth
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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 Natick and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Central Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

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

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Natick 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 55%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 13%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 11%
West Central Street
3.12 mi · 6%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 5%
Dedham Avenue
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 36m from Natick
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Natick 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 Natick to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 25 miles from Natick and 25 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.3 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 12.2 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 8.4 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 12.3 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 Weymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Natick and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 41.55 mi (66.87 km).

Natick

#1 Natick

Town in Massachusetts

Population35,766
Coordinates42.2834300, -71.3495000
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Natick (-71.3495, 42.28343)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.77
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.89 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.80 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $4.49 $7.94 $15.89

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 Natick and Plymouth. The current time is 23:25:28.

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.