How far is Plymouth, MA from Newburyport, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
76.25 mi
01h 43m
Flight
59.98 mi
96.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.98 mi
Kilometers
96.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.25 mi
Kilometers
122.72 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburyport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 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 Newburyport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Plymouth
38.1 mi
00h 51m
To Newburyport
38.2 mi
00h 51m

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
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newbury, West Newbury

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Scotland Road, Newbury, Newburyport

    123 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Scotland Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Parker Street

    2867 ft · 59 sec · Parker Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Henry Graf Jr. Road

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Henry Graf Jr. Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Low Street

    853 ft · 19 sec · Low Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1681 ft · 48 sec · Johnson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    814 ft · 21 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Boardman Street

    782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atkinson Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 36%
I 95 North
17.3 mi · 23%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 17%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Scotland Road
2.13 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 51m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Plymouth and 38.2 miles from Newburyport.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 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 Newburyport.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.8 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 0.7 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 59.98 mi (96.53 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Newburyport

City in Massachusetts

Population18,495
Coordinates42.8125900, -70.8772800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.83 $23.66
Premium $4.80 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.49 $12.07 $24.15

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 Newburyport. The current time is 02:49:38.

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.