Origin
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Bridgewater, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Bridgewater, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Bridgewater, MA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 44, Bedford Street, Samoset Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 44 and Bedford Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 44 and Bedford Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 44.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 18 / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 18 / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Plymouth, MA to Bridgewater, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Bedford Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 15.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Bridgewater, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 44
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 44
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 18; MA 28
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Street
7
Continue on MA 18; MA 28
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Central Square
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 18
211 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
10
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bridgewater, MA
Afternoon in Bridgewater on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
20 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
31m 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 Plymouth, MA to Bridgewater, MA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 44, Bedford Street, Samoset 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 11.6 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 $3.70 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 23.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Bridgewater, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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