How far is Woburn, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Woburn, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
50.96 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.71 mi
70.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.71 mi
Kilometers
70.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.02 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Woburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woburn
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woburn
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 Woburn
25.5 mi
00h 34m
To Plymouth
25.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Common Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Montvale Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Montvale Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1212 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woburn and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 55%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 16%
I 93 South
6.1 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Montvale Avenue
1.86 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 34m from Woburn
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woburn 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 Woburn to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 25.5 miles from Woburn and 25.5 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woburn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 11.9 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 11.9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

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 Woburn and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.35 km).

Woburn

#1 Woburn

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population40,135
Coordinates42.4792600, -71.1522800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Woburn (-71.15228, 42.47926)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 Woburn and Plymouth. The current time is 05:16:29.

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.