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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.02 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.02 mi
Kilometers
53.14 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
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-15T01:05
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM 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
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Sagamore
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From Falmouth
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Wednesday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1030 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

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

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth Center

    955 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Center

    47 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Street

    1119 ft · 32 sec · Sandwich Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street Extension

    563 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Extension

  23. 23

    Continue on Court Street

    1318 ft · 36 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 38%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 25%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 12%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 11%
South Street
1.21 mi · 4%
Palmer Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sagamore
00h 25m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

71 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

74 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

79 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.46 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Plymouth. The current time is 01:05:08.

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.