Origin
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Falmouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street Extension, Sandwich Street, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.7 miles from Plymouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 33.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street Extension is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sandwich Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 3 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrims Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrim Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sagamore Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street Extension
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Falmouth, MA.
1
Start on Court Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Court Street
2
Continue on Main Street Extension
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street Extension
3
Continue on Sandwich Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sandwich Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
10
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
11
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A: Sagamore
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
14
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sandwich Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
16
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hero's Circle
18
Exit the rotary
9.4 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Palmer Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
184 ft
·
14 sec
·
Elm Arch Way
22
Turn left
95 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.7 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.3 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falmouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plymouth, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plymouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 33.3 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plymouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Plymouth, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Falmouth, MA
The final approach into Falmouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Falmouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Falmouth, MA
Late night in Falmouth on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
50m 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 Falmouth, MA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street Extension, Sandwich Street, South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.33 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.
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MA to Falmouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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