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Trip from Plymouth, MA to Worcester, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Downtown Plymouth, MA, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, MA to Worcester, MA covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 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.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Plymouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 75.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.4 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 21 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 44.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 44.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 12 key points

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

8
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...
5
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
5
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.
7
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
5
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | MA 9 / Turnpike Road

Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

17.1 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 44.4 mi 51m
US 44 15.5 mi 18m
Turnpike Road 4.8 mi 7m
Boston Turnpike 4.1 mi 6m
Shrewsbury Street 1.5 mi 2m
Belmont Street 1.4 mi 2m
Samoset Street 0.7 mi 1m
Pilgrims Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 44.4 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Court Street
2

Turn left onto US 44

0.7 mi · 1 min · Samoset Street
3

Take the ramp onto US 44

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway
5

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.
6

Enter roundabout onto US 44

256 ft · 3 sec · Harding Street
7

Continue on US 44

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Harding Street
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
9

Merge onto I 495

44 mi · 51 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Merge onto MA 9

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
13

Continue on MA 9

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
14

Continue on MA 9

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
15

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
16

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
17

Enter roundabout onto Front Street

168 ft · 2 sec · Front Street
18

Continue on Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
19

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Foster Street
20

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

Main 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 37.5 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 45m 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 16m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Plymouth, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Plymouth, MA

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Plymouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 44.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.5 mi from Plymouth, MA · 45m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medway, MA

38 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

Lakeville, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrentham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Worcester, MA

The final approach into Worcester, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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 ~29 min detour Free near mile 38.8
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 62.1
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

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 ~47 min detour Free near mile 15.5
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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 31.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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 ~62 min detour Free near mile 23.3
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

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 ~65 min detour Free near mile 36.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.02 one way

$24.04 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.11 $26.21
premium $4.82 $14.26 $28.52
diesel $5.61 $16.58 $33.16

Estimated Tolls: $0.63

Turnpike Road (4.8 mi) $0.34
Boston Turnpike (4.1 mi) $0.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Morning in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Morning in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

11:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

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 35m 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 Worcester, MA covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, US 44, Turnpike Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 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 $12.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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