How far is South Yarmouth, MA from Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from South Yarmouth, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Yarmouth and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Yarmouth and Plymouth.
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Start on Bridge Street
27 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1492 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth Center
955 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Center
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Street
1119 ft · 32 sec · Sandwich Street
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Continue on Main Street Extension
563 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Extension
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Continue on Court Street
1318 ft · 36 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 South Yarmouth and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Yarmouth and 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 South Yarmouth to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.5 miles from South Yarmouth and 18.6 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Yarmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Sandwich
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 Sandwich.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Yarmouth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).
#1 South Yarmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 11,092 |
| Coordinates | 41.6667800, -70.1847400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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