How far is Plymouth, MA from Canton, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Canton, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.48 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.12 mi
45.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.48 mi
Kilometers
63.53 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Plymouth
19.7 mi
00h 27m
To Canton
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 North: Stoughton

    1615 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2067 ft · 43 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1586 ft · 36 sec · North Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    121 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sherman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sherman Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 39%
Amvets Highway
10.3 mi · 26%
I 495 North
4 mi · 10%
Park Street
2.56 mi · 6%
Pearl Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 44 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 27m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Plymouth and 19.8 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Canton. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.26 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Canton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,029
Coordinates42.1584300, -71.1447700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Canton (-71.14477, 42.15843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.80 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $4.49 $6.24 $12.48

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 Plymouth and Canton. The current time is 03:11:41.

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.