Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Southborough, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Plymouth, MA to Southborough, MA is 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m via MA 3 North, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Southeast region to the Northeast. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-local-area feel rather than a high-speed transit. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 44.1 mi | 50m |
| US 44 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Turnpike Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Latisquama Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| White Bagley Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harding Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 212 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,647 veh/hr typical · worst 4,385
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Southborough, MA.
Start on MA 3A
Turn left onto US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
Take the exit onto US 44
Enter roundabout onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 9
Turn left onto White Bagley Road
Turn left onto Latisquama Road
Turn right onto MA 30
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Plymouth, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto White Bagley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.15 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Southborough on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Rain Showers
49°F
Mansfield, MA
33 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive covers 65.3 miles with 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire duration. The longest stretch without a significant interruption isn't specified, but with a total drive time of about 1 hour and 20 minutes, you'll notice frequent intersections and local traffic. Expect to navigate through various town centers and residential areas as you make your way from Plymouth to Southborough.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 44.
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 65.3 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 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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
632 ft
Total Descent
380 ft
Highest Point
423 ft
~56 mi in
Elevation Range
374 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Southborough, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
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
Founded 1660
The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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