Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Abington, MA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Washington Street, Hanover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 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
11.1 miles from Plymouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 44.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3A South, MA 53 North: Kingston, Hanover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Between Plymouth, MA and Abington, MA, road signs point toward Duxbury and Hanover.
Duxbury
Hanover
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hanover Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Summer Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Centre Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Kingstown Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Abington, MA.
Start on MA 3A
Turn left onto US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Turn right onto MA 53
Continue on MA 53
Enter roundabout onto MA 53
Continue on MA 53
Turn left onto MA 53
Continue on MA 53
Continue on MA 53; MA 139
Turn left onto MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Continue on MA 123
Turn left onto MA 123
Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at 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 22.2 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Plymouth, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Abington, 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 Abington, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Abington on Saturday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Rocky Point, NY
11 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.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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