Origin
Amherst, MA
Afternoon in Amherst on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
125.5 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Pleasant Street, College Street, Belchertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Amherst, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 125.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pleasant Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belchertown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| USMC League Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Pleasant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Depot Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto College Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
4
Continue on Belchertown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Belchertown Road
5
Continue on USMC League Highway
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
USMC League Highway
6
Continue on Federal Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
7
Continue on Federal Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Federal Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
11
Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Liberty Street
12
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
13
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
15
Turn right onto Sykes Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sykes Street
16
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto Thorndike Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
19
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Keep slight right
308 ft
·
7 sec
21
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43 mi
·
49 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
25
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
49 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
27
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harding Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
446 ft
·
6 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
29
Exit the rotary
15 mi
·
16 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
31
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
33
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
34
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
35
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Amherst, MA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, MA
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Amherst, MA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
The final approach into Plymouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plymouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.98 one way
$39.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pleasant Street, College Street, Belchertown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amherst, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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