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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 00h 54m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
1615 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
2067 ft · 43 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pearl Street
1586 ft · 36 sec · North Pearl Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Washington Street
121 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
34 m · 5 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
17 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
29 m · 2 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
2723 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sherman Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
39 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Canton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-71.14477, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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