Plymouth, MA to North Chicopee, MA is 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Southeast region to the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive. It's a good option for a single-day excursion, especially if you want to get to your destination without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62 miles from Plymouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.4 mi
51m
I 495
17.9 mi
20m
US 44
15.5 mi
18m
I 295
8.6 mi
9m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Worcester Providence Road
7 mi
9m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
I 95
5.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,328 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,021
Quietest
2 AM
~144 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and North Chicopee, MA.
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Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi·42 sec·Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi·1 min·Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
0.5 mi·40 sec·Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 44
15 mi·17 min·US 44
Exit 16Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode IslandUse the left / straight lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 44
256 ft·3 sec·Harding Street
7
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi·13 sec·Harding Street
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
9
Merge onto I 495
18 mi·20 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 33BToward I 95 South: Providence Rhode IslandUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
5.5 mi·6 min·I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 6Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 295
8.6 mi·9 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 18BToward RI 146 North: WoonsocketUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
16
Merge onto RI 146
1.5 mi·1 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·17 sec·Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
20
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·18 sec·Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·9 min·Worcester Providence Road
22
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
25
Turn left
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 90
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
27
Merge onto I 90
15 mi·17 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 49Toward MA 33: Chicopee
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·57 sec
31
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft·5 sec
32
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Montgomery Street
33
Turn left onto Dale Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Dale Street
34
Turn right onto Montello Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Montello Road
35
Arrive at destination
Montauk Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2.5-hour duration, leaving Plymouth in the morning should allow you to reach North Chicopee with plenty of daylight to spare, avoiding potential rush hour congestion. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short overall distance, you have flexibility in your pacing. Keep an eye on fuel costs, estimated around $22, and plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before you get too deep into the highway stretches. The Massachusetts Turnpike is your primary artery for much of this trip, so be aware of its specific toll and service area options.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 miles.
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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Chicopee, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 124.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Plymouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 92.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...
7
35.4 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
41.3 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
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 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Wa...
7
50.4 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
6
92.6 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.01 one way
$44.02 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$23.93
$47.86
premium
$5.29
$25.85
$51.70
diesel
$5.35
$26.14
$52.28
Estimated Tolls: $2.79
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44.4 mi)$2.66
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.86
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Plymouth, MA
Evening
in Plymouth on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
North Chicopee, MA
Evening
in North Chicopee on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny
N 10 mph1% chanceLive 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
6 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
2h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 47.1
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 17.1
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$15
near mile 29.9
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 29.9
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 34.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 80% of the drive on major roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, covering 44.4 miles. Expect a generally open-road feel for the majority of the trip, with a significant portion of the drive featuring fewer exits and more continuous cruising before transitioning to more local roads as you approach your destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 44.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 124.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
824 ft49 ft
Total Climb
840 ft
Total Descent
736 ft
Highest Point
824 ft
~88.6 mi in
Elevation Range
775 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plymouth, MA and North Chicopee, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Warwick Rhode Island and Springfield.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.79 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North Chicopee, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling 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 North Chicopee, MA before heading back.
