How far is Lakeville, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.01 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.47 mi
26.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.81 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-18T01:35
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plympton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lakeville
10.5 mi
00h 14m
To Plymouth
10.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Precinct Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Precinct Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Precinct Street

    94 m · 13 sec · Precinct Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    68 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleborough Rotary
14.6 mi · 70%
Bedford Street
3.93 mi · 19%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 4%
Pilgrims Highway
0.57 mi · 3%
MA 3 South
0.42 mi · 2%
US 44 West
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Middleborough Rotary

Exit the rotary

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plympton
00h 14m from Lakeville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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?

Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Lakeville and 10.5 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Plympton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

49 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates41.8459400, -70.9494900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-70.94949, 41.84594)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.80 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.49 $3.32 $6.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Plymouth. The current time is 01:35:51.

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.