Origin
Holliston, MA
Night in Holliston on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holliston, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, US 44, Commercial Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 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
26.4 miles from Holliston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Holliston, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near MA 115 / North Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 115 / North Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MA 140 / School Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140 / School Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44 toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| US 44 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Exchange Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn right onto Central Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
3
Continue on Middlesex Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
4
Continue on MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
5
Turn left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
6
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
8
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
9
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
10
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
12
Continue on MA 115
470 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
14
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
15
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
16
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
17
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
19
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on MA 140
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
22
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
23
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
24
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 140
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
27
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
29
Turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harding Street
30
Enter roundabout onto US 44
446 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 44
31
Continue on US 44
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
33
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
35
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
36
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
37
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
38
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
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 26.4 miles from Holliston, MA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 miles.
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 12 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 39m 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
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 Holliston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holliston, MA
This is one driving day of about 52.7 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Holliston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 15.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Holliston, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Holliston, 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
$8.43 one way
$16.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Plymouth on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
W 6 to 14 mph
12% chance
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
12 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 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holliston, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, US 44, Commercial Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Holliston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.43 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Holliston, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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