How far is Plympton, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Plympton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plympton and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plympton and Worcester.
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Start on Parsonage Road
25 m · 8 sec · Parsonage Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 44 West
1379 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 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 · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plympton and Worcester.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Plympton and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plympton to Worcester?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Plympton and 37.8 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Plympton and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Wrentham
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 Wrentham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Providence station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plympton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.47 km).
#1 Plympton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 41.9528800, -70.8144800 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
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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