Trip from Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

62.7 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

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 Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Samoset Street, MA 3 North, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 62.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Samoset Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Samoset Street	—	—
MA 3 North	—	—
Pilgrims Highway	—	—
I 93 North	—	—
John F	—	—
Dascomb Road	—	—
Andover Street	—	—
Central Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Samoset Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Court Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Court Street

2

Turn left onto Samoset Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Samoset Street

3

Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

4

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27 mi · 34 min · Pilgrims Highway

5

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.4 mi · 11 min · I 93 North: Boston

6

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

7

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

19 mi · 22 min · I 93 North: Concord NH

8

Take the exit slight right toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover

9

Turn right onto Dascomb Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dascomb Road

10

Turn left onto Andover Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Andover Street

11

Turn right onto Central Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Central Street

12

Continue on Elm Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Elm Street

13

Turn right onto Summer Street

436 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.3 mi from Plymouth, MA · 42m into the drive

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

31 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.

Popular next leg

Boston, MA to Andover, MA

23.9 mi · 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Hingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, MA

The final approach into Andover, 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

$10.03 one way

$20.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.94	$21.89
premium	$4.82	$11.91	$23.81
diesel	$5.61	$13.84	$27.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.8	$6.58	$3.01
Efficient EV	15.7	$5.49	$2.51
EV Truck/SUV	25.1	$8.78	$4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Plymouth, MA

Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, MA

Afternoon in Andover on Thursday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

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

23 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 24m 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 Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Samoset Street, MA 3 North, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Plymouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.03 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.

The drive from Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Plymouth, MA to Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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