How far is Whitman, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Whitman, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
18.93 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.16 mi
26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Pembroke
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

From Whitman
9.4 mi
00h 18m
To Plymouth
9.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
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 Whitman and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    132 m · 19 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pembroke Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

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

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

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

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.42 mi · 23%
School Street
3.44 mi · 18%
Pembroke Street
3.33 mi · 18%
Pilgrims Highway
2.56 mi · 14%
Washington Street
1.28 mi · 7%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

School Street

Continue on School Street

3.44 mi · 00h 07m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 18m from Whitman
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman 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 Whitman to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Whitman and 9.5 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population15,295
Coordinates42.0806600, -70.9356000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-70.9356, 42.08066)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.95 $5.89
Premium $4.80 $3.22 $6.43
Diesel $4.49 $3.01 $6.01

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 Whitman and Plymouth. The current time is 23:28:31.

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.