How far is Hanson, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanson and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson and Plymouth.
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Start on Liberty Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Indian Head Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Indian Head Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3239 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on School Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Pembroke Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · 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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson 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 Hanson to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Hanson and 7.9 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
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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