How far is Plymouth, MA from Marblehead, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
55.01 mi
01h 18m
Flight
38.67 mi
62.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.01 mi
Kilometers
88.53 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Plymouth
27.5 mi
00h 39m
To Marblehead
27.5 mi
00h 39m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road

    575 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  8. 8

    Continue on Frontage Road Northbound

    1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lynnway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    659 ft · 12 sec · Eastern Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Ocean Street

    1010 ft · 15 sec · New Ocean Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vinnin Street

    1052 ft · 22 sec · Vinnin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 57 sec · Humphrey Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 59 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Rowland Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Rowland Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · Rowland Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rowland Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Rowland Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowland Court

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 50%
I 93 North
8.22 mi · 15%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 5%
Lynnway
2.17 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Paradise Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 39m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Plymouth and 27.5 miles from Marblehead.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Marblehead.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.24 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.55 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Premium $4.80 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.49 $8.71 $17.41

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 Marblehead. The current time is 08:03:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.