How far is Plymouth, MA from Leicester, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Leicester, MA is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
81.14 mi
01h 48m
Flight
66.67 mi
107.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.67 mi
Kilometers
107.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.14 mi
Kilometers
130.58 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leicester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Leicester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
40.5 mi
00h 54m
To Leicester
40.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    837 ft · 32 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    836 ft · 24 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1174 ft · 32 sec · Myrtle Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    3277 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 55%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 19%
Main Street
5.45 mi · 7%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 54m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leicester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 40.5 miles from Plymouth and 40.6 miles from Leicester.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leicester.

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 Leicester. Straight-line distance: 66.67 mi (107.29 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Leicester

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population11,272
Coordinates42.2459300, -71.9086800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Leicester (-71.90868, 42.24593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Leicester. The current time is 17:43:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.