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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 57m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
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 Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Spencer.
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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
44.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
51 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto Front Street
130 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
837 ft · 32 sec · Foster Street
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Continue on McGrath Boulevard
836 ft · 24 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
1174 ft · 32 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
5.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
14 m · 3 sec · Maple Street
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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.
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
44.4 mi · 00h 51m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.84 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 Spencer
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.2439800, -71.9923000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-71.9923, 42.24398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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