Origin
Winchendon, MA
Afternoon in Winchendon on Monday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
108.5 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.27 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
54.3 miles from Winchendon, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 108.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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 Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gardner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on the route
404 ft
·
32 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
7
Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
8
Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Green Street
9
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
479 ft
·
12 sec
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MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
12
Keep slight right
98 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Turnpike Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lunenburg Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lunenburg Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
18
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlborough
20
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
22
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harding Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
446 ft
·
6 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
24
Exit the rotary
15 mi
·
16 min
25
Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
26
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
28
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
29
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
30
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
31
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 54.3 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 1h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
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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Open the route before leaving Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Winchendon, MA
This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winchendon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.3 mi from Winchendon, MA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Winchendon, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
The final approach into Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.27 one way
$34.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 19m 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 Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.3 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.27 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 Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winchendon, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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