How far is Falmouth, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1030 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Cranberry Highway
73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Take the ramp straight
826 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth Center
955 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Center
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Street
1119 ft · 32 sec · Sandwich Street
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Continue on Main Street Extension
563 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Extension
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Continue on Court Street
1318 ft · 36 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Plymouth.
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.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Falmouth and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 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?
Sagamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Falmouth and 16.5 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Falmouth and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Sagamore
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 Sagamore.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.46 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
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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