Origin
Chelmsford, MA
Late night in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelmsford, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Chelmsford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 66.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westford 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 Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westford Street | — | — |
| Academy Street | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Littleton Road | — | — |
| Billerica Road | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westford Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
2
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
3
Turn left onto Academy Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Academy Street
4
Turn right onto North Road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Road
5
Turn left onto Littleton Road
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Billerica Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 3 South: Burlington
8
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
10
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3 South: Winchester
13
Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
15
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
16
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Winthrop Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winthrop Street
23
Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
24
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
25
Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
27
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
29
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
30
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
31
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
32
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28 mi
·
35 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
34
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
35
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
36
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
37
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.1 miles from Chelmsford, MA, or about 47m 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chelmsford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chelmsford, MA
This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chelmsford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Chelmsford, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Chelmsford, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.61 one way
$21.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
15 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
1h 34m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Chelmsford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.61 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.
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelmsford, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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