How far is Plymouth, MA from Harwich, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Harwich, MA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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 Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Harwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Harwich.
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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
26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Harwich.
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
26.6 mi · 00h 37m
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 Harwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Harwich?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
East Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Plymouth and 21.7 miles from Harwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 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 Harwich.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Sandwich.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Harwich. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 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 Harwich
Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts
| Population | 12,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.6862200, -70.0758500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harwich (-70.07585, 41.68622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
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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