How far is Newburyport, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Newburyport, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newburyport and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport and Plymouth.
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Start on Atkinson Street
51 m · 12 sec · Atkinson Street
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Turn left onto Strong Street
146 m · 25 sec · Strong Street
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Turn right onto Merrimac Street
55 m · 6 sec · Merrimac Street
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Turn right onto Winter Street
64 m · 4 sec · Winter Street
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Turn slight left
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
1922 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Low Street
1039 ft · 26 sec · Low Street
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Turn left onto Henry Graf Jr. Road
2490 ft · 52 sec · Henry Graf Jr. Road
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Continue on Parker Street
2867 ft · 57 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Scotland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Cutler Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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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 Newburyport 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newburyport 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 Newburyport to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Newburyport and 38.3 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newburyport and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newburyport and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 59.98 mi (96.53 km).
#1 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
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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