How far is Norwood, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.59 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T21:02
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Norwood
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Plymouth
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Norwood and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nahatan Street

    68 m · 9 sec · Nahatan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Upland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1974 ft · 55 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Street Rotary

    138 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 68%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 17%
Yankee Division Highway
1.38 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.06 mi · 3%
East Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 29m from Norwood
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Norwood and 20.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 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 $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.80 $6.86 $13.73
Diesel $4.49 $6.42 $12.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Plymouth. The current time is 21:02:44.

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.