How far is Spencer, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Spencer, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
87.01 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.74 mi
113.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.74 mi
Kilometers
113.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.01 mi
Kilometers
140.03 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Spencer
43.4 mi
00h 58m
To Plymouth
43.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Spencer and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

    848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Foster Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  25. 25

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 50%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 17%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 13%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 11%
Grafton Street
3.4 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 58m from Spencer
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Spencer and 43.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.84 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer (-71.9923, 42.24398)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Spencer and Plymouth. The current time is 03:11:58.

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.