How far is Plymouth, MA from Walpole, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Walpole, MA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.73 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.45 mi
52.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walpole
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Walpole
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Plymouth
22.9 mi
00h 28m
To Walpole
22.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2221 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Walpole

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway

    1486 ft · 32 sec · General Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · General Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    609 ft · 13 sec · Old Post Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Common Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
18 mi · 39%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 33%
I 95 North
7.22 mi · 16%
Common Street
1.53 mi · 3%
General Edwards Highway
1.38 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Walpole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Walpole?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Plymouth and 22.9 miles from Walpole.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Walpole.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Walpole. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.22 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population26,582
Coordinates42.1417700, -71.2495000
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Walpole (-71.2495, 42.14177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

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 Walpole. The current time is 21:54:53.

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.