Trip from Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.82 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

40.1 miles from Oxford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 80.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 17.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sutton Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Sutton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sutton Avenue

Turn right onto Sutton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

28 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachus...

28.6 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 8A Toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts

37.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4B Toward I 95 North: Boston

44.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.

Boston Massachusetts

28 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	17.9 mi	20m
US 44	15.1 mi	17m
I 295	8.7 mi	9m
Providence Pike	7.7 mi	8m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
I 95	5.5 mi	6m
Central Turnpike	4.9 mi	8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike	4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 17.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MA and Plymouth, MA.

Start on MA 12

100 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Sutton Avenue

3.2 mi · 5 min · Sutton Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on Central Turnpike

4.9 mi · 8 min · Central Turnpike

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto MA 146

4.0 mi · 4 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Continue on RI 146

1.5 mi · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 8A Toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 295

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 4B Toward I 95 North: Boston

Merge onto I 95

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

18 mi · 20 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

Turn right onto US 44

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Harding Street

Enter roundabout onto US 44

446 ft · 5 sec · US 44

Continue on US 44

15 mi · 16 min · US 44

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 44

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 44

Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Pilgrims Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec

Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

Turn straight onto Samoset Street

254 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Street

Continue on Samoset Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Court Street

Use the right lane.

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 40.1 miles from Oxford, MA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 18 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 52m 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 26m

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 Oxford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oxford, MA

This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Oxford, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 17.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.1 mi from Oxford, MA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pawtucket, RI

40 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

Woonsocket, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrentham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Oxford, 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

$12.82 one way

$25.64 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.98	$27.96
premium	$4.82	$15.21	$30.42
diesel	$5.61	$17.69	$35.37

Estimated Tolls: $0.62

Central Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

Worcester Providence Turnpike (4 mi) $0.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24	$8.41	$3.84
Efficient EV	20	$7.01	$3.20
EV Truck/SUV	32	$11.21	$5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oxford, MA

Evening in Oxford on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MA

Evening in Plymouth on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 PM

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

2 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 42m 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 Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, US 44, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Oxford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.82 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.

On the drive from Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.

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Trip from Oxford, MA to Plymouth, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Plymouth, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oxford, MA

Plymouth, MA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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