How far is Hingham, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Hingham, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hingham and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hingham and Plymouth.
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Start on South Street
15 m · 9 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
13.3 mi · 17 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
3.4 mi · 4 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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hingham 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
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Hingham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hingham to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Hingham and 13 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hingham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke
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 North Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hingham and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 22.66 mi (36.46 km).
#1 Hingham
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,720 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -70.8897700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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