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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.14 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.82 mi
22.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.59 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wareham
Fri, Apr 10, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-10T10:43
Arrive Wareham
Fri, Apr 10, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carver
MA

Town

From Plymouth
8.6 mi
00h 16m
To Wareham
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tremont Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    912 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cranberry Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 16m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

55 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

58 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Wareham. The current time is 10:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.