How far is Duxbury, MA from Taunton, MA?
The driving distance from Duxbury, MA to Taunton, MA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duxbury and Taunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury and Taunton.
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Start on Holmes Place
33 m · 7 sec · Holmes Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
775 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tremont Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tremont Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street
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Continue on Cape Road
2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on New State Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · New State Highway
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Continue on Cape Road
919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on Dean Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Green
808 ft · 18 sec · Church Green
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Continue on Spring Street
117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Allans Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Duxbury and Taunton.
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.
US 44 West
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14.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Duxbury and Sunny near Taunton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duxbury to Taunton?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Duxbury and 14.9 miles from Taunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duxbury and Sunny near Taunton.
Stop Ideas Near Plympton
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plympton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duxbury and Taunton. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 km).
#1 Duxbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,932 |
| Coordinates | 42.0417700, -70.6722600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taunton
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 57,675 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -71.0897700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
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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