Origin
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Duxbury, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Duxbury, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Duxbury, MA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m 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 $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 Duxbury, MA is easy. At 15m 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 Duxbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samoset Street | — | — |
| MA 3 North | — | — |
| Pilgrims Highway | — | — |
| MA 3A | — | — |
| MA 3A North | — | — |
| Tremont Street | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| Washington 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 Duxbury, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
6
Keep slight right to continue on MA 3A North: South Duxbury
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 3A North: South Duxbury
7
Turn slight right onto Tremont Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tremont Street
8
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
9
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Turn left onto Holmes Place
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Holmes Place
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Duxbury, MA
Afternoon in Duxbury on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18 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
15m 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 Duxbury, MA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m 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 4.8 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 $1.54 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 Duxbury, MA is easy. At 15m 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 Duxbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MA to Duxbury, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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