How far is Palmer, MA from Plymouth County, MA?

The driving distance from Palmer, MA to Plymouth County, MA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.75 mi
02h 07m
Flight
82.48 mi
132.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.48 mi
Kilometers
132.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.75 mi
Kilometers
166.97 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth County
Thu, Sep 17, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Sep 17, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-09-17T12:56
Arrive Plymouth County
Thu, Sep 17, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
Milford
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Palmer
51.8 mi
01h 03m
To Plymouth County
52 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Plymouth County.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Thorndike Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43 mi · 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mayflower Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mayflower Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Colchester Street

    2945 ft · 59 sec · Colchester Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brook Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Brook Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Plymouth County.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 42%
Massachusetts Turnpike
43 mi · 41%
Middleborough Rotary
7.92 mi · 8%
Elm Street
2.18 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Brook Street
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 03m from Palmer
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Plymouth County?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Palmer and 52 miles from Plymouth County.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth County.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

36 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Plymouth County. Straight-line distance: 82.48 mi (132.74 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates42.1584300, -72.3286900
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Plymouth County

#2 Plymouth County

County in Massachusetts, United States

Population523,738
Coordinates41.9874300, -70.7370700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
End: Plymouth County (-70.73707, 41.98743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.92
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $15.96 $31.92
Mid-grade $4.96 $18.15 $36.31
Premium $5.38 $19.69 $39.39
Diesel $6.18 $22.61 $45.22

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmer and Plymouth County. The current time is 12:56:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.