How far is Plymouth, MA from Spencer, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Spencer, MA is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
85.95 mi
01h 57m
Flight
70.74 mi
113.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.74 mi
Kilometers
113.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.95 mi
Kilometers
138.33 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Plymouth
42.9 mi
00h 58m
To Spencer
43.1 mi
00h 58m

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
64°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 Spencer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    837 ft · 32 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    836 ft · 24 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1174 ft · 32 sec · Myrtle Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    14 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 52%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.45 mi · 6%
South Main Street
5.44 mi · 6%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 58m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Plymouth and 43.1 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 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 Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.84 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Spencer (-71.9923, 42.24398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.57
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.79 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.32 $26.65
Premium $4.80 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $4.49 $13.60 $27.20

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 Spencer. The current time is 05:16:27.

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.