How far is Plymouth, MA from Southbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Southbridge, MA is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.3 mi
02h 03m
Flight
70.59 mi
113.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.3 mi
Kilometers
142.1 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Attleboro
MA

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From Plymouth
44.1 mi
01h 01m
To Southbridge
44.2 mi
01h 01m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lackey Dam Road

    1975 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Street

    1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Webster Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Douglas Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Gore Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Gore Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Quinebaug Road

    1339 ft · 27 sec · Quinebaug Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Ashland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Sandersdale Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road

  36. 36

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southbridge Rotary

    57 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    2198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Central Street

    60 m · 6 sec · Central Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
18.3 mi · 21%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 17%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.34 mi · 8%
East Main Street
6.08 mi · 7%
I 95 South
5.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attleboro
01h 01m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Attleboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Plymouth and 44.2 miles from Southbridge.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Plymouth is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Attleboro

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Southbridge. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.6 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Southbridge (-72.03341, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.67 $27.35
Premium $4.80 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.49 $13.96 $27.92

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 Southbridge. The current time is 00:09:06.

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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.