How far is Plymouth, MA from Head of Westport, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Head of Westport, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Head of Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Head of Westport.
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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
2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street
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Continue on Cape Road
2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on New State Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: New Bedford
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Old County Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Head of Westport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 44 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 Partly Sunny near Head of Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Head of Westport?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Plymouth and 22.2 miles from Head of Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 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 Head of Westport.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham 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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Head of Westport. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.79 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 Head of Westport
City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 14,809 |
| Coordinates | 41.6209400, -71.0619900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Head of Westport (-71.06199, 41.62094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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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