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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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 02h 03m.
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.
A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
2034 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
2612 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
3192 ft · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lackey Dam Road
1975 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road
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Continue on Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
4 mi · 7 min · Webster Street
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Continue on Douglas Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road
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Continue on Gore Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gore Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1691 ft · 38 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Quinebaug Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Quinebaug Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Ashland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Sandersdale Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southbridge Rotary
57 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
60 m · 6 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Southbridge.
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
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Attleboro.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Southbridge. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.6 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 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbridge (-72.03341, 42.0751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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