How far is Plymouth, MA from Swansea, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Swansea, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
38.76 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.57 mi
49.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.76 mi
Kilometers
62.38 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swansea
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Swansea
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Swansea
19.4 mi
00h 25m

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 Swansea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2578 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    675 ft · 17 sec · Lees River Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Read Street

    2096 ft · 42 sec · Read Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    105 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    40 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 39%
Amvets Highway
12 mi · 31%
New State Highway
2.49 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
2.48 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.89 mi · 5%
Harding Street
1.39 mi · 4%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 25m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:48 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 Swansea?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 19.4 miles from Plymouth and 19.4 miles from Swansea.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 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 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 Swansea. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.19 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Swansea. The current time is 00:15:27.

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.