Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, 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
1h 21m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham Center, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
This 56.8-mile drive from Framingham Center, MA, to Plymouth, MA, will take you about 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so no overnight stay is necessary. The route primarily utilizes MA 3 and the Yankee Division Highway, with a 60% highway share. You can expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you'll be staying within a familiar geographical area throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 27.4 mi | 34m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Worcester Street | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Worcester Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 27.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on MA 30
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on MA 9
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MA 3
27 mi
·
34 min
·
MA 3
Toward Cape Cod
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
13
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
14
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
15
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 55.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MA 3
Merge onto MA 3 toward Cape Cod
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Cape Cod
6
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
28 mi in
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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with a 60% highway share. You'll encounter stretches on MA 3 and the Yankee Division Highway, which can be quite efficient for covering ground. The longest uninterrupted segment is 27.4 miles on MA 3, allowing for a good period of steady driving. Beyond the main highways, you'll also navigate sections on Worcester Street, suggesting a transition to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more varied driving.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
254 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
540 ft
Highest Point
254 ft
Elevation Range
205 ft
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 Framingham Center, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Braintree and Cape Cod.
Providence Rhode Island
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Braintree
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
Cape Cod
28.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via MA 3
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on MA 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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