How far is Plymouth, MA from Gloucester, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Gloucester, MA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 01h 43m.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Gloucester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Gloucester.
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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
27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester
591 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2957 ft · 46 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway
19 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grant Circle
41 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1330 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Dale Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Dale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Gloucester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Gloucester?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Plymouth and 37.3 miles from Gloucester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.9 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 Gloucester
City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States
| Population | 30,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.6140500, -70.6631300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester (-70.66313, 42.61405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
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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