Origin
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Swampscott, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Swampscott, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Swampscott, MA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Swampscott, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Swampscott, 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 | — | — |
| Massachusetts Avenue | — | — |
| Frontage Road Northbound | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
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 Swampscott, 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
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
6
Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road
7
Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frontage Road Northbound
8
Continue on Frontage Road Northbound
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Frontage Road Northbound
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90 East
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
13
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
15
Continue on McClellan Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
16
Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
17
Take the exit slight right
367 ft
·
11 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
7 ft
·
Mahoney Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Butler Circle
21
Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
22
Continue on Lynnway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Nahant Circle
24
Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Shore Drive
25
Continue on Humphrey Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Humphrey Street
26
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
417 ft
·
13 sec
·
Monument Avenue
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmwood Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elmwood Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Elmwood Road
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elmwood Road
29
Turn right onto Hardy Road
420 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hardy Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Plymouth, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Swampscott, MA
The final approach into Swampscott, 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
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
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.
Destination
Swampscott, MA
Late night in Swampscott on Saturday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
21 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 13m 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 Swampscott, MA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 25.6 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 $8.19 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 Swampscott, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Swampscott, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MA to Swampscott, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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