How far is North Adams, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Adams and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Plymouth.
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Start on Eagle Street
886 ft · 34 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
977 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Street
2049 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
24 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on Park Street
1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
56 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 16 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Windsor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on Savoy Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Cummington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on Torrey Street
1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street
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Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Continue on Glendale Street
2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Easthampton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northampton Street
2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1351 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Grattan Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street
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Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
56.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
1268 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Street
1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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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 North Adams and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
56.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Adams and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Adams to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from North Adams and 88.9 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Adams and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Adams and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 134.84 mi (217 km).
#1 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
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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