How far is South Peabody, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Peabody and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody and Plymouth.
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Start on Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
2424 ft · 50 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2885 ft · 53 sec · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Avenue
54 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right
1282 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
1311 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoset Street
77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street
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Continue on Samoset Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Peabody and Plymouth.
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.
MA 3 South
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Peabody to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 27 miles from South Peabody and 27 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.57 km).
#1 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
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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