How far is Plymouth, MA from Dennis, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Dennis, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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.
Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Dennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Dennis.
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Start on Court Street
1318 ft · 38 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street Extension
563 ft · 10 sec · Main Street Extension
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Continue on Sandwich Street
1119 ft · 37 sec · Sandwich Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth
967 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 6A
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Turn right
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Dennis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Chance T-storms near Dennis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Dennis?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 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?
Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Plymouth and 19.4 miles from Dennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Chance T-storms near Dennis.
Stop Ideas Near Sandwich
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 Sandwich.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Dennis. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.39 km).
#1 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dennis
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.7353900, -70.1939100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dennis (-70.19391, 41.73539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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