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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1985 ft · 54 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Union Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · Union Street
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Continue on Old Oak Street
658 ft · 23 sec · Old Oak Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1441 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymounth, Cape Cod
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
8 mi · 10 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 Norwell 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
8.03 mi · 00h 10m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshfield.
Route 128 station
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwell and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).
#1 Norwell
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 42.1617700, -70.7939300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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