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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.51 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.79 mi
89.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.26 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northborough
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Northborough
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Plymouth
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Northborough
34.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

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.

  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

    2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    872 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Milk Street

    1 km · 2 min · Milk Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 65%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 22%
Turnpike Road
3.58 mi · 5%
South Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Milk Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 42m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Northborough. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Northborough

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,038
Coordinates42.3195400, -71.6411800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Northborough (-71.64118, 42.31954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Northborough. The current time is 15:57:58.

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.