How far is Plymouth, MA from Norwood, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Norwood, MA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.51 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Plymouth
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Norwood
20.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Street, Canton Street

    795 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westwood

    34 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Street Rotary

    1134 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto East Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1985 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Upland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nahatan Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Nahatan Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 68%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 15%
I 95 North
2.01 mi · 5%
East Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.06 mi · 3%
Upland Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Plymouth and 20.3 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.80 $6.86 $13.73
Diesel $4.49 $6.42 $12.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Norwood. The current time is 22:30:40.

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.