How far is Winchester, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
47.75 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.74 mi
67.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.85 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Winchester
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Plymouth
23.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  9. 9

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

    584 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 59%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 17%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Winthrop Street
1.42 mi · 3%
I 93 South
1.36 mi · 3%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 33m from Winchester
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Winchester and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Winchester and 23.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Winchester and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.2 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 13.1 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
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 41.74 mi (67.18 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-71.137, 42.45232)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 Winchester and Plymouth. The current time is 22:26:05.

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.