How far is Plymouth, MA from Fairhaven, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Fairhaven, MA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Fairhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Fairhaven.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Samoset Street
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Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Continue on Tremont Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Tremont Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
1858 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 240 South: Fairhaven
2820 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 6 West: Fairhaven
607 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Huttleston Avenue
1422 ft · 29 sec · Huttleston Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Fairhaven.
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.
I 195 West
Continue straight
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Fairhaven?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Plymouth and 15.5 miles from Fairhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center
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 Wareham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Fairhaven. Straight-line distance: 25.29 mi (40.7 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 Fairhaven
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 16,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.6376000, -70.9036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhaven (-70.90365, 41.6376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
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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