How far is Plymouth, MA from Lexington, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Lexington, MA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Lexington.
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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 right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Winthrop Street
760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Continue on Main Street
2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Cambridge Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lexington Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Continue on Woburn Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Woburn Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
726 ft · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right
94 m · 23 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 Lexington.
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Lexington?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Plymouth and 26.5 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 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 Lexington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 33,003 |
| Coordinates | 42.4473200, -71.2245000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-71.2245, 42.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
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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