How far is Plymouth, MA from Hudson, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Hudson, MA is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
70.03 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.91 mi
88.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.91 mi
Kilometers
88.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.03 mi
Kilometers
112.71 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 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 Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Plymouth
35 mi
00h 42m
To Hudson
35 mi
00h 42m

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
58°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 Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.5 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Hudson

    2385 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 85 Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 85 Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Hudson Street

    2133 ft · 47 sec · Hudson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    916 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    528 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
49.9 mi · 71%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 22%
Route 85 Connector
0.93 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Pilgrims Highway
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

49.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 42m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Plymouth and 35 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 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 Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 54.91 mi (88.37 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.61
Round trip
$19.22
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.61 $19.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.80 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $4.49 $11.09 $22.17

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 Hudson. The current time is 03:11:25.

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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.