How far is Wellesley, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The estimated driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.

Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.

Trip Tools

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Reverse Route

Quick Snapshot

Road

53.53 mi

01h 22m · estimated

Flight

39.65 mi

63.81 km direct

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

Flight Distance

Direct air line

39.65 mi

Kilometers

63.81 km

Flight Time

00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route

53.53 mi

Estimated

Kilometers

86.15 km

Drive Time

01h 22m

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MPG

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Departure Time

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot

Arrive in Plymouth

Fri, Apr 10, 6:49 PM EDT

Return by in Wellesley

Fri, Apr 10, 8:11 PM EDT

Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.

Leave Wellesley

2026-04-10T17:27

Arrive Plymouth

Fri, Apr 10, 6:49 PM EDT

Route Timing

01h 22m

One way by road

Best Departure Window

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT

Aim for a morning departure

Arrive between

9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by

3:46 PM EDT

Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.

Back in Wellesley

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

Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wellesley

19.8 mi

00h 41m

To Plymouth

33.7 mi

00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Wellesley Weather

35°F

Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts

Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT

Wind

3 mph SW

Destination

Plymouth Weather

50°F

Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts

Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT

Wind

6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 22m

Day trip friendly

Same-Day Return

02h 44m

Round-trip wheel time

Road vs Air

+13.9 mi

39.6 mi direct line

Halfway Stop

Abington

00h 41m from Wellesley

Leave By

3:46 PM EDT

Morning start is best

Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wellesley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Abington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Wellesley and 33.7 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wellesley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Abington

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

Mid-route Guidance

Local place coverage is thin around Abington, 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 Abington.

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away

50 University Ave

RAIL

Back Bay station

29 mi away

145 Dartmouth St.

RAIL

South Station

29 mi away

2 South Station

RAIL

North Station

31 mi away

100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).

#1 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population	28,684
Coordinates	42.2964900, -71.2925600
Altitude	38
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

Start: Wellesley (-71.29256, 42.29649)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

Speed	Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)	00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel

1.89 gal

7.15 L · about $7.35

Round trip

$14.70

3.78 gal · 14.3 L

Estimated CO2

16.8 kg one way

Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.

Fuel	$/gal	One way	Round trip
Regular gas	$3.89	$7.35	$14.70
Mid-grade	$4.40	$8.31	$16.62
Premium	$4.80	$9.07	$18.14
Diesel	$4.49	$8.48	$16.96

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellesley and Plymouth. The current time is 17:27:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Framingham Center, MA

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.