Trip from Plymouth, MA to Medfield, MA

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

50.5 mi

81 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 16m

10 AM

1h 9m

12 PM

1h 8m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 15m

8 PM

1h 2m

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

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Plymouth, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, MA to Medfield, MA covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 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

25.3 miles from Plymouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 50.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.6 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 24 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 17.6 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 around 1.7 miles in near US 44.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 50.5 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: at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 44

Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

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

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 16 Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...

17.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

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

Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

17.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

42.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Walpole

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1: Walpole

44.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | Old Post Road

Turn right onto Old Post Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Plymouth, MA and Medfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Foxboro.

Boston

17.1 mi in | ~21m

Foxboro

43 mi in | ~52m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	17.6 mi	20m
US 44	15.5 mi	18m
I 95	6.8 mi	7m
Common Street	1.8 mi	2m
Elm Street	1.5 mi	2m
High Street	1.5 mi	2m
General Edwards Highway	1.4 mi	2m
South Street	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 17.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto US 44

0.7 mi · 1 min · Samoset Street

Take the ramp onto US 44

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 44

Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

Take the exit onto US 44

15 mi · 17 min · US 44

Exit 16 Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island Use the left / straight lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 44

256 ft · 3 sec · Harding Street

Continue on US 44

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Harding Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

Merge onto I 495

18 mi · 20 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 33A Toward I 95 North: Boston

Merge onto I 95

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 19 Toward US 1: Walpole Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 1

0.3 mi · 31 sec · General Edwards Highway

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway

Toward US 1: Walpole, Foxboro

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · General Edwards Highway

Turn right onto Old Post Road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Old Post Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Common Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Common Street

Continue on Elm Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

Continue on MA 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

Continue on MA 27

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Street

Continue on South Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 109

388 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto North Street

450 ft · 8 sec · North Street

Arrive at destination

North Street

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 25.3 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 50.5 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.3 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medfield, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 50.5 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plymouth, 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 I 495 for about 17.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Plymouth, MA · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

25 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Medfield, MA

The final approach into Medfield, 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 Medfield, 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.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 33.1

View on nps.gov

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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $15 near mile 43.5

View on nps.gov

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.

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 50.5

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 43.5

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 50.5

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 15.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.04 one way

$16.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$8.74	$17.48
premium	$4.80	$9.54	$19.08
diesel	$5.64	$11.22	$22.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.1	$5.30	$2.42
Efficient EV	12.6	$4.42	$2.02
EV Truck/SUV	20.2	$7.07	$3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Plymouth, MA

Morning in Plymouth on Monday

Local time

7:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medfield, MA

Morning in Medfield on Monday

Local time

7:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

28 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 5m 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 Medfield, MA covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, US 44, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $8.04 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.

Between Plymouth, MA and Medfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Foxboro.

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Trip from Plymouth, MA to Medfield, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Medfield, MA

National Parks Near This Route

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Minute Man National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Plymouth, MA

Medfield, MA

Same local time

28 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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