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Trip from Pepperell, MA to Plymouth, MA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

80.7 mi

130 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

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Pepperell, MA

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Plymouth, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pepperell, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 3, US 3, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.92 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

40.4 miles from Pepperell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 80.7 miles, with most of the trip on MA 3 and US 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on MA 3.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and US 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 113 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 80.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 113 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 113 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 113 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9
26.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
7
28.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 South: Winchester

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51A Toward US 3 South: Winchester
8
36.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Pepperell, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Peabody, Revere and Concord New Hampshire.

Peabody

26.7 mi in | ~40m | via US 3

Revere

36.1 mi in | ~56m | via MA 16

Concord New Hampshire

36.3 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 3 28.2 mi 35m
US 3 18.7 mi 23m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3 mi 4m
Pleasant Street 2.8 mi 5m
Interstate 93 HOV lane 2.5 mi 3m
Cambridge Road 2 mi 2m
Main Street 1.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: MA 3 — 28.2 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

78 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MA 111

103 ft · 4 sec · River Road
3

Enter roundabout onto MA 113

16 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on MA 113

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto MA 113

314 ft · 12 sec · Groton Street
6

Turn left onto MA 113

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Tarbell Street
7

Continue on MA 113

1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road
8

Continue on MA 113

2.8 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
9

Continue on MA 113

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
11

Continue on Dunstable Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
12

Turn left onto Westford Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Westford Road
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
14

Merge onto US 3

17 mi · 19 min · US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · US 3
Exit 72A Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 3
17

Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
18

Take the exit onto US 3

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 3
Exit 51A Toward US 3 South: Winchester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto US 3

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
21

Continue on US 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
22

Turn left onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Church Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Bacon Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bacon Street
24

Enter roundabout onto MA 38

37 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
25

Continue on MA 38

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
26

Continue on MA 38

1.3 mi · 1 min · Winthrop Street
27

Enter roundabout onto MA 38

100 ft · 4 sec · Winthrop Street
28

Continue on MA 38

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Winthrop Street
29

Turn left onto MA 16; MA 38

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
30

Continue on MA 16

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
31

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the slight right lane.
33

Merge onto I 93

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
36

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

28 mi · 35 min · MA 3
Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.
39

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
40

Turn straight onto Samoset Street

254 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Street
41

Continue on Samoset Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
42

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Court Street
Use the right lane.
43

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 40.4 miles from Pepperell, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

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 Pepperell, 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.

+

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 Pepperell, MA

This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pepperell, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.4 mi from Pepperell, MA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Pepperell, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 50.1
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 41.7
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 16.7
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 25
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 44.5
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 36.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.92 one way

$25.83 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.08 $28.17
premium $4.82 $15.32 $30.65
diesel $5.61 $17.82 $35.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Pepperell, MA

Night in Pepperell on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MA

Night in Plymouth on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

40 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

1h 57m 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 Pepperell, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, US 3, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Pepperell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.92 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 is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 80.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 113 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pepperell, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Peabody, Revere and Concord New Hampshire.

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