Origin
Chelsea, MA
Late night in Chelsea on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, MA
Italo Melo
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chester Avenue, Hawthorn Street, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 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
22.1 miles from Chelsea, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester Avenue 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 Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Avenue | — | — |
| Hawthorn Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| City Hall Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Fifth Street | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chester Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Shawmut Street
213 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shawmut Street
2
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
Chester Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
4
Continue on Broadway
449 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
5
Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
City Hall Avenue
6
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Turn right onto Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fifth Street
8
Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Boston
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1 South: Boston
9
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
10
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
11
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
28 mi
·
35 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
14
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
15
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
16
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
17
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 22.1 miles from Chelsea, MA, or about 30m 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 10 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Chelsea, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chelsea, MA
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Chelsea, 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 22.1 mi from Chelsea, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Chelsea, 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
$7.07 one way
$14.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chester Avenue, Hawthorn Street, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Chelsea, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.07 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 Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelsea, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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