How far is Medway, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
49.82 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.18 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Medway
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Plymouth
24.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street

    45 m · 8 sec · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sanford Street

    795 ft · 16 sec · Sanford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Central Street

    90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  17. 17

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
26.3 mi · 53%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 29%
Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 7%
King Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 32m from Medway
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Medway and 24.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.69
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.80 $8.45 $16.89
Diesel $4.49 $7.90 $15.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Plymouth. The current time is 11:14:47.

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.