How far is Plymouth, MA from Ludlow, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Ludlow, MA is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
118.03 mi
02h 27m
Flight
93.82 mi
150.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.03 mi
Kilometers
189.95 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Ludlow
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Millville
MA

Town of the United States

From Plymouth
58.9 mi
01h 13m
To Ludlow
59.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

    3207 ft · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1617 ft · 51 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 49 sec · Sewall Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    622 ft · 31 sec · Howard Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.6 mi · 33%
I 495 North
18.3 mi · 16%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 13%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 8%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
01h 13m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Millville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Plymouth and 59.1 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Millville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 93.82 mi (150.99 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Ludlow (-72.47592, 42.16009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.44
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.22 $32.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.34 $36.67
Premium $4.80 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $4.49 $18.71 $37.43

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 Ludlow. The current time is 23:48:32.

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.