Trip from Plymouth, MA to Oxford, MA

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

79.4 mi

128 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 22 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 56m

8 PM

1h 37m

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 Oxford, MA covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 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

39.7 miles from Plymouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 79.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 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 27 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 17.9 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 79.4 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 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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...

35.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 33B Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

41.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Wa...

50.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18B Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | MA 12 / Main Street

Turn left onto MA 12 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Plymouth, MA and Oxford, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Warwick Rhode Island and Northbridge.

Boston

17.1 mi in | ~21m

Warwick Rhode Island

41.3 mi in | ~50m

Northbridge

70.8 mi in | ~1h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	17.9 mi	20m
US 44	15.5 mi	18m
I 295	8.6 mi	9m
Providence Pike	7.7 mi	8m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
I 95	5.5 mi	6m
Central Turnpike	5 mi	8m
Worcester Providence Road	4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 17.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Court Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto Samoset Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Samoset Street

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

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

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

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

15 mi · 17 min · US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

256 ft · 3 sec · Middleborough Rotary

Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Harding Street

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

Merge slight left

18 mi · 20 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

Merge slight left

5.5 mi · 6 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

Continue straight

8.6 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

0.6 mi · 1 min · RI 146 North: Woonsocket

Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

0.3 mi · 34 sec · RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Providence Pike

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Worcester Providence Road

4.0 mi · 4 min · Worcester Providence Road

Take the exit slight right toward Central Turnpike, Northbridge, Oxford

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Central Turnpike, Northbridge, Oxford

Keep slight left

256 ft · 12 sec

Turn left onto Central Turnpike

5.0 mi · 8 min · Central Turnpike

Continue on Sutton Avenue

3.2 mi · 5 min · Sutton Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

98 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Arrive at your destination

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 39.7 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 79.4 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 48m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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 79.4 miles and 1h 41m.

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 17.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.7 mi from Plymouth, MA · 48m 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxford, MA

The final approach into Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 46.5

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 16.4

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 30.1

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 30.1

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.

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 35.6

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...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 35.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.64 one way

$25.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.74	$27.49
premium	$4.80	$15.00	$30.00
diesel	$5.64	$17.64	$35.28

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: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.8	$8.34	$3.81
Efficient EV	19.9	$6.95	$3.18
EV Truck/SUV	31.8	$11.12	$5.08

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 3 days ago

Origin

Plymouth, MA

Late night in Plymouth on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, MA

Late night in Oxford on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

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 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 41m 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 Oxford, MA covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, US 44, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.7 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 $12.64 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 Oxford, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Warwick Rhode Island and Northbridge.

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