How far is Plymouth, MA from Taunton, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Taunton, MA is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Taunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Taunton.
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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
117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Allans Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Taunton.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Taunton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Taunton?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Plymouth and 11.9 miles from Taunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Taunton.
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 Taunton. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 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 Taunton
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 57,675 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -71.0897700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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