How far is Plymouth, MA from Northbridge, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Northbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Northbridge.
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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
28 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit straight toward MA 140: Franklin, Bellingham
1133 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Street
1249 ft · 31 sec · West Central Street
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Continue on Route 140
2859 ft · 52 sec · Route 140
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Continue on West Central Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Mendon Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
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Turn slight left onto Bellingham Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street
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Turn straight onto Hartford Avenue East
3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East
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Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Main Street
1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Northbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road
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Continue on Mendon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Quaker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1 km · 1 min · School Street
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Continue on School Street Branch
89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Northbridge.
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
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Northbridge?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Plymouth and 30.1 miles from Northbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Norton
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 Norton.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.89 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 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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