Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Ajdin Coric
The drive from Ipswich, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Square, Topsfield Road, Ipswich Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Ipswich, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 69 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ipswich, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Ipswich, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Topsfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ipswich Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich, MA and Plymouth, MA.
Start on Washington Street
Turn right onto Depot Square
Turn right onto Topsfield Road
Continue on Ipswich Road
Turn left onto Boston Street
Continue on Boston Road
Continue on Boston Street
Continue on Newbury Street
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
Continue on Newbury Street
Continue on Broadway
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
Continue on Broadway
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
Continue on Bennett Highway
Continue on Cutler Highway
Continue on Northeast Expressway
Continue on Tobin Bridge
Continue on Southeast Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
Continue on Samoset Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 69 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ipswich, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ipswich, MA
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Ipswich, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Ipswich, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Ipswich on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
35 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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