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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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · New State Highway
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Continue on Cape Road
919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on Dean Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Green
808 ft · 18 sec · Church Green
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Continue on Spring Street
1262 ft · 27 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
66 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Weir Street
698 ft · 14 sec · Weir Street
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Continue on Lawton Street
2077 ft · 35 sec · Lawton Street
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Continue on Somerset Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Somerset Avenue
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Continue on County Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on High Street
2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Billy's Lane
61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane
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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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
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).
#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 Somerset
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.7695500, -71.1286600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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