How far is Bridgewater, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Bridgewater, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
46 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Summer Street
44 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left onto Central Square
546 ft · 11 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
6 mi · 10 min · Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Middleborough Rotary
688 ft · 9 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
1311 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoset Street
77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street
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Continue on Samoset Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Bridgewater and 11.6 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bridgewater and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Middleborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.69 km).
#1 Bridgewater
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,689 |
| Coordinates | 41.9903800, -70.9750400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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