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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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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Maple Street
14 m · 4 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
1268 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Street
1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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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 Spencer and Plymouth.
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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.84 km).
#1 Spencer
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.2439800, -71.9923000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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