How far is Plymouth, MA from Abington, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Abington, MA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.23 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.49 mi
28.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.77 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Mon, May 25, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Mon, May 25, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-25T21:24
Arrive Abington
Mon, May 25, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pembroke
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

From Plymouth
11.1 mi
00h 19m
To Abington
11.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Memorial Day
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3A South, MA 53 North: Kingston, Hanover

    90 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    879 ft · 16 sec · Tremont Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Duxbury Way

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Duxbury Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2442 ft · 60 sec · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Kingstown Way

    1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way

    36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way

    2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rockland Street

    2860 ft · 54 sec · Rockland Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    956 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
4.36 mi · 20%
Washington Street
3.6 mi · 16%
Hanover Street
3.2 mi · 14%
Summer Street
3 mi · 13%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 8%
Market Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

4.36 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 19m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Plymouth and 11.1 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Abington. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.07
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.03 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.80 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $4.49 $3.50 $7.00

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Abington. The current time is 21:24:40.

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.