How far is Westford, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Westford, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.13 mi
01h 37m
Flight
58.24 mi
93.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.13 mi
Kilometers
114.47 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Westford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-04-15T21:01
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Westford
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Plymouth
35.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Westford and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  31. 31

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 40%
US 3 South
10.7 mi · 15%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
I 495 North
5.37 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 4%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 48m from Westford
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford 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 Westford to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Westford and 35.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 58.24 mi (93.73 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,276
Coordinates42.5792600, -71.4378400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Westford (-71.43784, 42.57926)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.76
Round trip
$19.53
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.76 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.04 $22.07
Premium $4.80 $12.05 $24.09
Diesel $4.49 $11.26 $22.53

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 Westford and Plymouth. The current time is 21:01:31.

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.