How far is Worcester, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
76.11 mi
01h 33m
Flight
61.86 mi
99.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.49 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-16T11:44
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
38 mi
00h 46m
To Plymouth
38.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

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

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  21. 21

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 57%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 19%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 12%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 46m from Worcester
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Worcester and 38.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.55 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.83 $23.66
Premium $4.80 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.49 $12.07 $24.15

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 Worcester and Plymouth. The current time is 11:44:21.

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.