Origin
Easthampton, MA
Afternoon in Easthampton on Monday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
128 mi
206 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 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easthampton, MA
David Kanigan
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Street, Cottage Street, Holyoke Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.37 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
64 miles from Easthampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 128 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union 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 Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cottage Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holyoke Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Easthampton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Resnic Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easthampton, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on the route
161 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Union Street
423 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
3
Continue on Cottage Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cottage Street
4
Continue on Holyoke Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
5
Continue on Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
6
Continue on Easthampton Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road
7
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Northampton Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northampton Street
9
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
10
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
11
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
12
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
14
Turn straight onto Grattan Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Grattan Street
15
Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
16
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
502 ft
·
19 sec
·
Montgomery Street
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
23
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
49 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
25
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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Harding Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
446 ft
·
6 sec
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Middleborough Rotary
27
Exit the rotary
15 mi
·
16 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
29
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
31
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
32
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
33
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Court Street
34
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 64 miles from Easthampton, MA, or about 1h 19m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Easthampton, 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 Easthampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 128 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easthampton, 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 64 mi from Easthampton, MA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64 miles from Easthampton, 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
$20.37 one way
$40.75 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
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: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
1:38 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 38m 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 Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street, Cottage Street, Holyoke Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from Easthampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.37 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 Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Easthampton, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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