How far is Acushnet, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Acushnet, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.55 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Acushnet
Fri, Apr 10, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acushnet
2026-04-10T14:09
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acushnet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Acushnet
12.9 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
12.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
39°F
Overnight
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acushnet and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayes Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Hayes Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    858 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Perry Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Bedford Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · New Bedford Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Federal Furnace Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Federal Furnace Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Samoset Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Samoset Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acushnet and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road
9.25 mi · 36%
Federal Furnace Road
3.57 mi · 14%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 13%
New Bedford Road
3.08 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.28 mi · 9%
Samoset Street
1.96 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

County Road

Continue straight

6.57 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
00h 25m from Acushnet
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Acushnet and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acushnet to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Acushnet and 12.9 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Acushnet and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wareham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wareham.

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acushnet and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.76 km).

Acushnet

#1 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Acushnet (-70.90782, 41.68066)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.08
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.80 $4.37 $8.73
Diesel $4.49 $4.08 $8.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Acushnet and Plymouth. The current time is 14:09:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.