How far is Plymouth, MA from Bourne, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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
19.93 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.93 mi
Kilometers
32.07 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 Bourne
Fri, Apr 10, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-10T10:43
Arrive Bourne
Fri, Apr 10, 11:14 AM 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 Plymouth
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Plymouth
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Bourne
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street Extension

    563 ft · 10 sec · Main Street Extension

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Street

    1119 ft · 37 sec · Sandwich Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

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

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3088 ft · 48 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Perry Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue

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
+4.5 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 15m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Bourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Plymouth and 9.9 miles from Bourne.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Bourne. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bourne

#2 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Bourne (-70.59892, 41.74122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.45
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.72 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.80 $3.36 $6.72
Diesel $4.49 $3.14 $6.28

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 Plymouth and Bourne. The current time is 10:43:58.

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.