How far is Plymouth, MA from Littleton, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Littleton, MA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
81.9 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.89 mi
94.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.81 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
40.9 mi
00h 49m
To Littleton
41 mi
00h 49m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston, Leominster

    759 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1894 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 West: Leominster

    1470 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    1680 ft · 26 sec · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Littleton

    849 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Littleton

    65 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
62.9 mi · 77%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 19%
Taylor Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
0.52 mi · 1%
Pilgrims Highway
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

62.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 49m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 40.9 miles from Plymouth and 41 miles from Littleton.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 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 Littleton.

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 Littleton. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.77 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Littleton (-71.51201, 42.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.71 $25.41
Premium $4.80 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $4.49 $12.97 $25.94

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 Littleton. The current time is 02:49:42.

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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.