How far is Plymouth, MA from Norfolk, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.4 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.54 mi
57.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.84 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-17T03:02
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Plymouth
21.7 mi
00h 28m
To Norfolk
21.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2556 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Rockhill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pierce Street

    1654 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    1086 ft · 18 sec · Turner Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    140 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
15.3 mi · 35%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 35%
MA 140 North
3.58 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 4%
Pond Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Pine Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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 21.7 miles from Plymouth and 21.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $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 Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 35.54 mi (57.2 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.90
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Norfolk. The current time is 03:02:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.