How far is Northbridge, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
60.63 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.13 mi
83.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.57 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Northbridge
30.3 mi
00h 41m
To Plymouth
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Quaker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hartford Avenue East

    3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 140

    2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140

  19. 19

    Continue on West Central Street

    113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  28. 28

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.5 mi · 47%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 24%
Mendon Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Northbridge Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Bellingham Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Mechanic Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 41m from Northbridge
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Northbridge to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Northbridge and 30.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northbridge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.89 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.80 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $4.49 $9.60 $19.21

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 Northbridge and Plymouth. The current time is 00:32:39.

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.