How far is Plymouth, MA from Wareham, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Wareham, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Wareham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Wareham.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Samoset Street
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Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Continue on Tremont Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Tremont Street
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Continue straight
912 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn right onto Tihonet Road
100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Patchy Fog near Wareham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Wareham?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Plymouth and 8.6 miles from Wareham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Patchy Fog near Wareham.
Stop Ideas Near Carver
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 Carver.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 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 Wareham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 22,778 |
| Coordinates | 41.7626000, -70.7217000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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