How far is Plymouth, MA from Whitman, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Whitman, MA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Whitman.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
592 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3265 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pembroke Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street
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Continue on School Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
124 m · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
615 ft · 27 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Whitman.
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.
School Street
Continue on School Street
3.44 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Whitman?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Plymouth and 9.4 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke
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 Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 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 Whitman
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,295 |
| Coordinates | 42.0806600, -70.9356000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitman (-70.9356, 42.08066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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