How far is Plymouth, MA from Northborough, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Northborough, MA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Northborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Northborough.
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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
2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit right
872 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Milk Street
1 km · 2 min · Milk Street
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Continue on South Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Northborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 51m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Northborough?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Plymouth and 34.3 miles from Northborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northborough.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Northborough. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 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 Northborough
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 15,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.3195400, -71.6411800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northborough (-71.64118, 42.31954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
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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