How far is Plymouth, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 57m.
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.
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Jamaica Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Jamaica Plain.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Milton, North Quincy
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Granite Avenue
2236 ft · 51 sec · Granite Avenue
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Turn straight
695 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
927 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Morton Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Morton Street
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Continue on Arborway
2253 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Turn right onto South Street
2892 ft · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Centre Street
578 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Dunster Road
896 ft · 36 sec · Dunster Road
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Turn left onto Dane Street
131 m · 17 sec · Dane Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orchard Street
96 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Jamaica Plain.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Jamaica Plain?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Plymouth and 18.9 miles from Jamaica Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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 Rockland.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 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 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
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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