How far is Plymouth, MA from Hanover, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Hanover, MA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Hanover.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3A South, MA 53 North: Kingston, Hanover
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
879 ft · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Continue on Duxbury Way
1445 ft · 32 sec · Duxbury Way
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Turn right onto Summer Street
2442 ft · 60 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Kingstown Way
1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way
36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way
2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way
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Turn left onto Summer Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Old Washington Street
1565 ft · 44 sec · Old Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2285 ft · 1 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 Hanover.
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
4.36 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Hanover?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Plymouth and 7.3 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 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 Hanover
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.1131600, -70.8119900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-70.81199, 42.11316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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