How far is Plymouth, MA from Somerset, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Somerset, MA is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
33.99 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.99 mi
Kilometers
54.7 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 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
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Plymouth
17 mi
00h 24m
To Somerset
17 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 Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cape Road

    2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New State Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · New State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cape Road

    919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dean Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Church Green

    808 ft · 18 sec · Church Green

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Street

    1262 ft · 27 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    66 m · 13 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Weir Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · Weir Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lawton Street

    2077 ft · 35 sec · Lawton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somerset Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 45%
Somerset Avenue
5.3 mi · 16%
New State Highway
3.63 mi · 11%
County Street
2.7 mi · 8%
Harding Street
1.39 mi · 4%
Dean Street
0.99 mi · 3%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 24m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:54 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 Somerset?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Plymouth and 17 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 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 Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.6 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $4.80 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $4.49 $5.39 $10.77

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 Somerset. The current time is 03:11:20.

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.