How far is Plymouth, MA from Melrose, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Melrose, MA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Melrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Melrose.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
780 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 28 North: Malden, Assembly Square
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fellsway
1.1 km · 1 min · Fellsway
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Turn slight right onto Middlesex Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
822 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Medford Street
1203 ft · 33 sec · Medford Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
2072 ft · 47 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Charles Street
1962 ft · 47 sec · Charles Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1155 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
570 ft · 17 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
665 ft · 29 sec · Myrtle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Myrtle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Melrose.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Melrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Melrose?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 23.7 miles from Plymouth and 23.7 miles from Melrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Melrose.
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
Chelsea 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 Melrose. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.58 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 Melrose
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts
| Population | 27,790 |
| Coordinates | 42.4584300, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose (-71.06616, 42.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
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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