How far is Plymouth, MA from Hyannis, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Hyannis, MA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.35 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.94 mi
46.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.35 mi
Kilometers
52.06 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hyannis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Hyannis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sagamore
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From Plymouth
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Hyannis
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Hyannis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Hyannis.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street Extension

    563 ft · 10 sec · Main Street Extension

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Street

    1119 ft · 37 sec · Sandwich Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3088 ft · 48 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary

    70 m · 4 sec · Barnstable Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Barnstable Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Hyannis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 40%
Pilgrims Highway
12.6 mi · 39%
Iyannough Road
2.82 mi · 9%
South Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Barnstable Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sagamore
00h 24m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Hyannis?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Sagamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Plymouth and 16.2 miles from Hyannis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Plymouth is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Sagamore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sagamore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sagamore.

RAIL

Route 128 station

71 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

74 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

79 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Hyannis. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.58 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Hyannis

#2 Hyannis

Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,120
Coordinates41.6528900, -70.2828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Hyannis (-70.2828, 41.65289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.80 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $4.49 $5.12 $10.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Hyannis. The current time is 00:09:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.