How far is Plymouth, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.26 mi
03h 38m
Flight
136.25 mi
219.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.25 mi
Kilometers
219.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.83 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Plymouth
86.5 mi
01h 49m
To Pittsfield
86.7 mi
01h 49m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    614 ft · 8 sec · Bank Row

  41. 41

    Continue on East Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    1149 ft · 46 sec · Fourth Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.8 mi · 48%
I 495 North
18.3 mi · 11%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 9%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 5%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 4%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 49m from Plymouth
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Plymouth and 86.7 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 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 Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, 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 Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 136.25 mi (219.27 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $26.87 $53.73
Premium $4.80 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $4.49 $27.42 $54.84

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 Pittsfield. The current time is 03:11:42.

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.