Drive Time
51m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Ajdin Coric
The drive from Swansea, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 44, Amvets Highway, New State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 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
19.2 miles from Swansea, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
The drive from Swansea, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Elm Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 38.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 79 North: Middleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 44 East: Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Amvets Highway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| New State Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Swansea, MA and Plymouth, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Continue on Read Street
Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
Turn left onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MA 79
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
Take the exit
Merge onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Continue on US 44
Enter roundabout onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
Continue on Samoset Street
Turn right onto MA 3A
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38.5 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Swansea, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Swansea, MA
This is one driving day of about 38.5 miles and 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Swansea, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Swansea, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plymouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Swansea on Saturday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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