How far is Plymouth County, MA from Palmer, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth County, MA to Palmer, MA is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth County and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth County and Palmer.
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Start on Elm Street
148 m · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Brook Street
1 km · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2094 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
867 ft · 13 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
104 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
139 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth County and Palmer.
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
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth County and Patchy Fog near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth County to Palmer?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Plymouth County and 54.1 miles from Palmer.
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 25.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth County and Patchy Fog near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth County and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 82.48 mi (132.74 km).
#1 Plymouth County
County in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 523,738 |
| Coordinates | 41.9874300, -70.7370700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.36 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
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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