How far is Norfolk, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Plymouth.
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Start on Union Street
8 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Union Street
58 m · 3 sec · Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
143 m · 8 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street
33 m · 2 sec · North Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Turner Road
1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street
1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on School Street
132 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Keep slight left to continue on School Street
47 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
1268 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Street
1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3007 ft · 47 sec · 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 Norfolk 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.
Commercial Street
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Norfolk and 22.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 35.54 mi (57.2 km).
#1 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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