Origin
Abington, MA
Morning in Abington on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, MA to Plymouth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, MA
Phil Evenden
Plymouth, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 23.5-mile journey from Abington to Plymouth is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Massachusetts towns. With a fuel budget of just $4, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly for a spontaneous outing. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the short duration provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Hanover Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Centre Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Schoosett Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| MA 139 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on this road
405 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto MA 123
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Avenue
4
Continue on MA 123
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
5
Continue on MA 139
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Street
6
Continue on MA 139
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rockland Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 139
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 139
8
Turn left onto MA 139
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Schoosett Street
9
Continue on MA 139
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod
11
Merge onto MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Continue on MA 3
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
13
Continue on MA 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
15
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
16
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
17
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 123 / Centre Avenue
Turn right onto MA 123 / Centre Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
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
20 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
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the Massachusetts landscape. You will spend roughly 5% of your time on the highway, with the remainder of the trip consisting of local roads like Hanover Street and Centre Avenue. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey covers 11.4 miles on the Pilgrims Highway, providing a brief break from the more technical segments. This mix of fast highway stretches and winding local streets keeps the drive engaging without becoming tedious. You will find that the personality of the road shifts noticeably as you transition from town streets onto the highway and back again.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 123 / Centre Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abington, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Carver.
Cape Cod
10.2 mi in
|
~19m
Carver
22.1 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Plymouth is on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Known as "America's Hometown," Plymouth is most famous for being the final landing place of the Pilgrims who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620, after storms lead them away from their desired settlement, the Hudson River. The settlement they established, Plimoth Colony, was one of the earliest successful settlements of Europeans in North America. In addition to its obvious historical draws, modern-day Plymouth is a picturesque seaside town with a bustling summer resident population who come back year after year to enjoy its beaches, ponds, and forests. Although summer is Plymouth's peak tourist season, spring (before Memorial Day) and fall (after Labor Day) can be excellent times to visit. These bumper seasons are less crowded and certainly more comfortable temperature-wise.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 123 / Centre Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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