How far is North Plymouth, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from North Plymouth, MA to Boston, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
38.27 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in North Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Plymouth
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Plymouth
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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From North Plymouth
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Boston
19.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Plymouth and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Plymouth and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    88 m · 18 sec · Hamilton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Plymouth and Boston.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 64%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 22%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Court Street
1.05 mi · 3%
South Station
1.02 mi · 3%
MA 3 North
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 27m from North Plymouth
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Plymouth to Boston?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from North Plymouth and 19.5 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Plymouth and Boston. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.12 km).

North Plymouth

#1 North Plymouth

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,600
Coordinates41.9709400, -70.6828100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.682782, 41.97097)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Plymouth and Boston. The current time is 05:44:35.

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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.