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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Pleasant Street
58 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Merge slight left onto Thorndike Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43 mi · 50 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
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Mayflower Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mayflower Road
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Continue on Colchester Street
2945 ft · 59 sec · Colchester Street
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Continue on Brook Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Brook Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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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.
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
43 mi · 00h 50m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Plymouth County. Straight-line distance: 82.48 mi (132.74 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth County
County in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 523,738 |
| Coordinates | 41.9874300, -70.7370700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth County (-70.73707, 41.98743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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