How far is Norwell, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Norwell, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.27 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.48 mi
24.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.48 mi
Kilometers
24.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.41 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Norwell
Fri, Apr 10, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwell
2026-04-10T14:09
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Norwell
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Plymouth
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1985 ft · 54 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Oak Street

    658 ft · 23 sec · Old Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1441 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwell 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
11.4 mi · 63%
Union Street
3.32 mi · 18%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
0.38 mi · 2%
MA 3 South
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

8.03 mi · 00h 10m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 15m from Norwell
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwell 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 Norwell to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Norwell and 9.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwell and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwell and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).

Norwell

#1 Norwell

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,171
Coordinates42.1617700, -70.7939300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwell (-70.79393, 42.16177)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.81 $5.63
Premium $4.80 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $4.49 $2.87 $5.74

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwell and Plymouth. The current time is 14:09:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.