How far is Plymouth, MA from Winthrop, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Winthrop, MA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
44.94 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.94 mi
Kilometers
72.33 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T15:14
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Plymouth
22.4 mi
00h 31m
To Winthrop
22.5 mi
00h 31m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road

    575 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  8. 8

    Continue on Frontage Road Northbound

    1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boardman Street

    2114 ft · 47 sec · Boardman Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saratoga Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Saratoga Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Saratoga Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2339 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hermon Street

    1928 ft · 53 sec · Hermon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 61%
I 93 North
8.22 mi · 18%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Massachusetts Turnpike
1.48 mi · 3%
I 90 East
1.18 mi · 3%
Saratoga Street
0.76 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 31m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Plymouth and 22.5 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Winthrop.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.1 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 14.1 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 8.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.13 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 Winthrop. The current time is 15:14:15.

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.