How far is Scituate, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Scituate, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scituate and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate and Plymouth.
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Start on Allen Place
81 m · 14 sec · Allen Place
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Turn right onto Front Street
1180 ft · 24 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight right to continue on First Parish Road
2281 ft · 1 min · First Parish Road
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
538 ft · 17 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Country Way
1276 ft · 42 sec · Country Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chief Justice Cushing Highway
85 m · 5 sec · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Moraine Street
1753 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street
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Turn right onto Acorn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Street
5 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on Congress Street
989 ft · 26 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
1311 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Samoset Street
77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street
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Continue on Samoset Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scituate and Plymouth.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
5.17 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scituate 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 Scituate to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Scituate and 10.4 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Scituate and Light Rain Likely near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
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 Marshfield.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scituate and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 km).
#1 Scituate
Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,047 |
| Coordinates | 42.1959300, -70.7258700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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