Origin
Plymouth, MA
Evening in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Wareham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Wareham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Wareham, MA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tremont Street, Cranberry Highway, Federal Furnace Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Tremont Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tremont Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 44 / Samoset Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Samoset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Tihonet Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Samoset Street
Turn left onto US 44 / Samoset Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 28 / Cranberry Highway
Turn left onto MA 28 / Cranberry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Tihonet Road
Turn right onto Tihonet Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Street | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Cranberry Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Federal Furnace Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Samoset Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| MA 58 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seven Hills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tremont Street
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Wareham, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Samoset Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Hills Road
4
Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Furnace Road
5
Continue on Tremont Street
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Tremont Street
6
Continue on MA 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 58
7
Turn left onto MA 28
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cranberry Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
9
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wareham, MA
Evening in Wareham on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
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
32m 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 Wareham, MA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tremont Street, Cranberry Highway, Federal Furnace Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.74 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 is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Samoset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Tihonet Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plymouth, MA to Wareham, 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 Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
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