How far is Sandwich, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Sandwich, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.04 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Sandwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandwich
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Sandwich
9 mi
00h 13m
To Plymouth
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sandwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Wednesday
Using Sagamore as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jarves Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Jarves Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    2358 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth Center

    955 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Center

    47 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Street

    1119 ft · 32 sec · Sandwich Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street Extension

    563 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Court Street

    1318 ft · 36 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 69%
Route 6A
1.64 mi · 9%
South Street
1.21 mi · 7%
Cranberry Highway
0.89 mi · 5%
Sandwich Road
0.45 mi · 2%
Sagamore Bridge
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

12.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 13m from Sandwich
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandwich and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Sandwich and 9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandwich and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandwich and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.42 km).

Sandwich

#1 Sandwich

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

Population20,151
Coordinates41.7590000, -70.4939200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandwich (-70.49392, 41.759)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.81 $5.63
Premium $4.80 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $4.49 $2.87 $5.74

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 Sandwich and Plymouth. The current time is 22:26:17.

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.