How far is Plymouth, MA from Yarmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Yarmouth, MA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
35.6 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.29 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Sandwich
MA

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Plymouth
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To Yarmouth
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street Extension

    563 ft · 10 sec · Main Street Extension

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Street

    1119 ft · 37 sec · Sandwich Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3088 ft · 48 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

    967 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 48%
Pilgrims Highway
12.6 mi · 35%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 4%
South Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Willow Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
00h 25m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Plymouth and 17.8 miles from Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Plymouth is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

74 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

77 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

81 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

81 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Yarmouth

City in Massachusetts

Population23,166
Coordinates41.7056700, -70.2286300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Yarmouth (-70.22863, 41.70567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 Yarmouth. The current time is 03:11:26.

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.