How far is Plymouth, MA from Medford, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Medford, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Medford.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
946 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Street Circle
861 ft · 15 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
584 ft · 49 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
16 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Medford.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Medford?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 22.2 miles from Plymouth and 22.2 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Marriage Certificates Registry
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 Medford. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.64 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 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-71.10616, 42.41843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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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