How far is Plymouth, MA from South Yarmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to South Yarmouth, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
37.15 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T08:41
Arrive South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sandwich
MA

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Plymouth
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To South Yarmouth
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and South Yarmouth.

  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

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouth, Dennis

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Station Avenue, Bass River

    62 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Station Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
19.3 mi · 52%
Pilgrims Highway
12.6 mi · 34%
Station Avenue
2.13 mi · 6%
South Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi · 1%
Yarmouth
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
00h 26m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near South Yarmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to South Yarmouth?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Plymouth and 18.6 miles from South Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near South Yarmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

74 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

77 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

81 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

81 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and South Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
South Yarmouth

#2 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: South Yarmouth (-70.18474, 41.66678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

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 South Yarmouth. The current time is 08:41:11.

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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.