How far is Palmer, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Palmer, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
105.54 mi
02h 06m
Flight
86.34 mi
138.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.34 mi
Kilometers
138.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.54 mi
Kilometers
169.85 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
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
52.7 mi
01h 03m
To Plymouth
52.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 41%
Massachusetts Turnpike
43 mi · 41%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 14%
Thorndike Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Pilgrims Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 03m from Palmer
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 52.7 miles from Palmer and 52.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 $14.47 one way or $28.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Palmer and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

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. Straight-line distance: 86.34 mi (138.95 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.94
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.47 $28.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.36 $32.71
Premium $4.80 $17.85 $35.70
Diesel $4.49 $16.70 $33.39

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 Palmer and Plymouth. The current time is 21:04:04.

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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.