How far is Plymouth, MA from Tewksbury, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Tewksbury, MA is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.02 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.57 mi
86.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.2 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tewksbury
Fri, Jul 10, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Jul 10, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-07-10T04:44
Arrive Tewksbury
Fri, Jul 10, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Plymouth
30.5 mi
00h 42m
To Tewksbury
30.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Reading, Wilmington

    1156 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lowell Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    540 ft · 16 sec · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 45%
I 93 North
21 mi · 34%
Main Street
6.04 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Lowell Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 42m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tewksbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Plymouth and 30.5 miles from Tewksbury.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tewksbury.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.9 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Tewksbury. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Tewksbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population30,970
Coordinates42.6106500, -71.2342200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Tewksbury (-71.23422, 42.61065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.80 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.49 $9.65 $19.30

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 · Jul 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Tewksbury. The current time is 04:44:47.

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.