How far is Yarmouth, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Yarmouth, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.01 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.35 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yarmouth
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yarmouth
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
Sandwich
MA

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

From Yarmouth
17.5 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
17.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable 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 to 20 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 Yarmouth and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Church Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Old Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1006 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 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 Yarmouth and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 49%
Pilgrims Highway
12.4 mi · 35%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 4%
South Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Willow Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
00h 25m from Yarmouth
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 17.5 miles from Yarmouth and 17.5 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

74 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

77 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

81 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

81 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yarmouth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

Yarmouth

#1 Yarmouth

City in Massachusetts

Population23,166
Coordinates41.7056700, -70.2286300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Yarmouth (-70.22863, 41.70567)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.82 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.80 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $4.49 $5.57 $11.13

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 Yarmouth and Plymouth. The current time is 22:26:14.

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.