How far is Randolph, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Randolph, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.63 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.81 mi
38.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.68 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Randolph
14.8 mi
00h 22m
To Plymouth
14.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2641 ft · 55 sec · Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Weymouth Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Weymouth Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Randolph Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pond Street

    646 ft · 15 sec · Pond Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2489 ft · 50 sec · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ralph Talbot Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ralph Talbot Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Street

    910 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Derby Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Derby Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
20.6 mi · 70%
Union Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Weymouth Street
1.53 mi · 5%
Ralph Talbot Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Randolph Street
1.17 mi · 4%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 22m from Randolph
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Randolph and 14.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

City in Massachusetts

Population34,260
Coordinates42.1626000, -71.0411600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Randolph (-71.04116, 42.1626)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 Randolph and Plymouth. The current time is 06:24:20.

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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.