How far is Plymouth, MA from Clinton, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Clinton, MA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
76.59 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.88 mi
97.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.88 mi
Kilometers
97.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.59 mi
Kilometers
123.26 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Plymouth
38.3 mi
00h 48m
To Clinton
38.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson

    1731 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton

    78 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Willow Road

    2345 ft · 44 sec · Willow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1077 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
52.3 mi · 68%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 20%
Central Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Boylston Street
1.38 mi · 2%
West Street
1.31 mi · 2%
Boylston Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

51.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 48m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Plymouth and 38.3 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.97 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.01
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.50 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.80 $12.96 $25.91
Diesel $4.49 $12.12 $24.24

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 Clinton. The current time is 21:03:53.

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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.