How far is Worcester, MA from Plympton, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Plympton, MA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
69.26 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.97 mi
88.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.26 mi
Kilometers
111.47 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plympton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Plympton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
34.6 mi
00h 42m
To Plympton
34.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Parsonage Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Parsonage Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parsonage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 62%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 14%
Middleborough Rotary
7.92 mi · 11%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.96 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 42m from Worcester
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 34.6 miles from Worcester and 34.7 miles from Plympton.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.

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 Plympton. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.47 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Plympton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,998
Coordinates41.9528800, -70.8144800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Plympton (-70.81448, 41.95288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.49
Round trip
$18.98
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.49 $18.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.73 $21.46
Premium $4.80 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $4.49 $10.95 $21.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Plympton. The current time is 06:52:09.

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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.