Origin
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Bourne, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Sandwich Road, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Sandwich Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| MA 6A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandwich Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Bourne, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
2
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street Extension
3
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sandwich Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp
473 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
Merge onto MA 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
11
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
12
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Perry Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Perry Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bourne, MA
Late night in Bourne on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 12 mph
6% chance
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Sandwich Road, South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Plymouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.18 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 19.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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