How far is Westport, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Westport, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
41.89 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.5 mi
47.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.5 mi
Kilometers
47.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.41 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Lakeville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Westport
20.9 mi
00h 29m
To Plymouth
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Westport and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Westport Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Westport Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Westport Road

    2322 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    1158 ft · 32 sec · State Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hathaway Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hathaway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    14 mi · 16 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 79: Lakeville, Myricks

    815 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto MA 79 North: Lakeville, Middleboro

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Myricks Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Myricks Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Precinct Street

    158 m · 10 sec · Precinct Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Rhode Island Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rhode Island Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    68 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3007 ft · 47 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleborough Rotary
14.6 mi · 35%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
14 mi · 33%
Old Westport Road
2.47 mi · 6%
Hathaway Road
2.13 mi · 5%
Bedford Street
2.03 mi · 5%
Rhode Island Road
1.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Middleborough Rotary

Exit the rotary

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeville
00h 29m from Westport
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westport 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 Westport to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Westport and 20.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lakeville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

39 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

57 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 29.5 mi (47.47 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 Westport and Plymouth. The current time is 22:26:06.

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.