How far is Plymouth, MA from Franklin, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Franklin, MA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Franklin.
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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
25.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward King Street, Franklin, Woonsocket Rhode Island
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on King Street, Franklin
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto King Street
1.5 km · 2 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
2176 ft · 48 sec · Summer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Street
90 m · 8 sec · East Central Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
142 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
78 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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 Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Franklin?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Plymouth and 22.6 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 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 Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham
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.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 38.43 mi (61.84 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 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-71.39673, 42.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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