Origin
Middleton, MA
Late night in Middleton on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleton, MA to Plymouth, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Middleton to Plymouth covers 59.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is manageable without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the journey. By navigating local roads like North Main Street, Andover Street, and US 1 South, you will experience a direct connection between these two Massachusetts towns. It is a straightforward trek across the Northeast region, ideal for those who prefer local driving over long highway stretches.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 28.2 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Newbury Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 28.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Lake Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto MA 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on MA 114
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 1 South: Peabody
5
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Newbury Street
6
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
8
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
9
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
10
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
13
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
19
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
20
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
21
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Middleton, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 114 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 114 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Peabody
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 1 South: Peabody
8
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Newburyport Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on North Main Street. Because you are navigating local roads exclusively, you will need to remain alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The drive requires your full attention at the wheel, offering a hands-on experience that contrasts sharply with the typical high-speed highway commute. It is a steady, rhythmic journey that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and Southeast Expressway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 114 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (MA 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.1 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Middleton, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
11 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
Starting in Middleton, MA
Full guide →North Reading is a town of 15,000 (2020) in the southern part of the Merrimack Valley region of Eastern Massachusetts. Middleton is a town with a population of 10,000 (2020).
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Founded 1620
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.
Top landmarks
- • Plymouth Rock — Historical important rock in Ply-mouth, Massachusetts, USA
- • Plimoth Patuxet — museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- • Mayflower II — replica of the 17th-century ship Mayflower
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 22m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on MA 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (MA 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.1 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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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