Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, US 44, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 49.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 26 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Village Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Village Street
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
6
47.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44 toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 26 mi | 29m |
| US 44 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Lincoln Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| King Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 26 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
Village Street
3
Turn left onto Sanford Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sanford Street
4
Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 140
294 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Street
7
Turn right onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Summer Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
10
Merge onto I 495
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
12
Turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harding Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 44
446 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 44
14
Continue on US 44
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
16
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
18
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
19
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
20
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Medway, MA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Medway, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
The final approach into Plymouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, US 44, Lincoln Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Medway, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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