How far is Plymouth, MA from Tyngsboro, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
72.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
62.93 mi
101.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.2 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Tyngsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Plymouth
36.1 mi
00h 49m
To Tyngsboro
36.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Westford Road, Tyngsboro

    113 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westford Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Middlesex Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Middlesex Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 38%
US 3 North
17.7 mi · 25%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 16%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.74 mi · 2%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 49m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Plymouth and 36.1 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.6 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 2.5 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.7 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 South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 62.93 mi (101.27 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.21 $22.42
Premium $4.80 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $4.49 $11.44 $22.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Tyngsboro. The current time is 22:33:33.

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.