How far is Bellingham, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.77 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.37 mi
68.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.37 mi
Kilometers
68.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, Jun 9, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bellingham
Tue, Jun 9, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-06-08T23:34
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, Jun 9, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Bellingham
24.4 mi
00h 30m
To Plymouth
24.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tonight
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 140

    2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140

  5. 5

    Continue on West Central Street

    113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.5 mi · 59%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 30%
Mechanic Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
West Central Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Pilgrims Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 30m from Bellingham
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Bellingham and 24.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham, 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 Raynham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.19 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.38
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.69 $13.38
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.56 $15.13
Premium $4.80 $8.25 $16.51
Diesel $4.49 $7.72 $15.44

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Plymouth. The current time is 23:34:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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