How far is Stoughton, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.6 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.6 mi
Kilometers
58.9 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoughton
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stoughton
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Stoughton
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Plymouth
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    77 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 40%
Amvets Highway
10.2 mi · 28%
I 495 South
5.24 mi · 14%
Park Street
2.58 mi · 7%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Middleborough Rotary

Exit the rotary

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 24m from Stoughton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stoughton and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Stoughton and 18.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 km).

Stoughton

#1 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population28,891
Coordinates42.1251000, -71.1022700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Stoughton (-71.10227, 42.1251)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.80 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.49 $5.79 $11.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoughton and Plymouth. The current time is 21:22:25.

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.