Origin
Winthrop, MA
Night in Winthrop on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Winthrop, MA to Plymouth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winthrop, MA
Phil Evenden
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.6-mile drive from Winthrop, MA, to Plymouth, MA, can be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it an easy day trip. Primarily utilizing MA 3, the Southeast Expressway, and the Ted Williams Tunnel, you'll experience an 84% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this nature. Given its short distance and efficient route, this journey is best tackled in a single go, allowing for maximum flexibility. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. With an 84% highway share, you'll be on high-speed roads for much of the 45.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.2 miles on MA 3, offering a consistent pace. The route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, so prepare for a direct and functional driving experience. This profile means you'll largely be navigating major arteries designed to move traffic effectively between these two Massachusetts locations.
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.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.4 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134
Toward I 93
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
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 Winthrop, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Logan Airport along the way.
Logan Airport
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 90
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 28.2 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saratoga Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McClellan Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 28.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Continue on Hermon Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hermon Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saratoga Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Boardman Street
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Boardman Street
6
Continue on Boardman Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Boardman Street
7
Turn sharp left onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MA 1A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134
Toward I 93
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
28 mi
·
35 min
·
MA 3
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
18
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
19
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
20
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Winthrop, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Winthrop, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Massachusetts Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Plymouth, MA
Night in Plymouth on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
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
22 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
1h 5m 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 Winthrop, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Southeast Expressway, Ted Williams Tunnel. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Winthrop, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.30 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 45.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.4 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Winthrop, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Logan Airport along the way.
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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