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Trip from Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown Stoughton, MA, MA

Stoughton, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Plymouth, MA, MA

Plymouth, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Park Street, North Pearl Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Stoughton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street
Park Street
North Pearl Street
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Amvets Highway
I 495 South
US 44
Harding Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

253 ft · 4 sec · Washington Street
2

Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Washington Street
3

Keep slight right to continue on Park Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Street
4

Continue on North Pearl Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Pearl Street
5

Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
6

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

10 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 495 South: Cape Cod
9

Merge slight left

4.5 mi · 5 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

0.2 mi · 36 sec · US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
11

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Harding Street
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

446 ft · 6 sec · Middleborough Rotary
13

Exit the rotary

15 mi · 16 min
14

Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

0.4 mi · 55 sec · MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
15

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

0.2 mi · 47 sec · US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
17

Turn straight onto Samoset Street

253 ft · 10 sec · Samoset Street
18

Continue on Samoset Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
19

Turn right onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Court Street
20

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 18.3 miles from Stoughton, MA, or about 24m into the drive.

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 36.6 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Stoughton, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Stoughton, MA

This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 48m.

At 36.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Stoughton, MA · 24m into the drive

Downtown Raynham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raynham, MA

18 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

Kingston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Stoughton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plymouth, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plymouth, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.86 one way

$11.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.39 $12.78
premium $4.82 $6.95 $13.90
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Stoughton, MA

Late night in Stoughton on Thursday

Local time

12:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MA

Late night in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

12:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

1 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

48m 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 Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Park Street, North Pearl Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Stoughton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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 Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stoughton, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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