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Trip from Taunton, MA to Plymouth, MA

Drive Time

32m

Distance

23.9 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Taunton, MA, MA

Taunton, MA

Italo Melo

Downtown Plymouth, MA, MA

Plymouth, MA

Ajdin Coric

Trip Overview

The drive from Taunton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 23.9 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 US 44, New State Highway, Harding Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 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

11.9 miles from Taunton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 44 and New State Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 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 17 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 15.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

201 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

214 ft

Total Descent

176 ft

Highest Point

201 ft

~20.5 mi in

Elevation Range

186 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 44 and New State Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 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: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 44): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.6 miles (US 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spring Street

Turn left onto Spring Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 44

Enter roundabout onto US 44

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
21.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 44

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

Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
6
22.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

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

Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
5
23.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | MA 3A / Court Street

Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Taunton, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Carver along the way.

Carver

22.6 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 44 15.1 mi 17m
New State Highway 3.6 mi 4m
Harding Street 1.4 mi 2m
Dean Street 1 mi 2m
Samoset Street 0.9 mi 2m
Cape Road 0.7 mi 1m
Pilgrims Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Court Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 44 — 15.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taunton, MA and Plymouth, MA.

1

Start on Allans Avenue

117 ft · 10 sec · Allans Avenue
2

Turn left onto Spring Street

384 ft · 9 sec · Spring Street
3

Continue on Church Green

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Church Green
4

Continue on US 44

1.0 mi · 2 min · Dean Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 44

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cape Road
6

Continue on US 44

3.6 mi · 4 min · New State Highway
7

Continue on US 44

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Cape Road
8

Continue on US 44

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street
9

Enter roundabout onto US 44

446 ft · 5 sec · US 44
10

Continue on US 44

15 mi · 16 min · US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 44

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 44
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
12

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Pilgrims Highway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
14

Turn straight onto Samoset Street

254 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Street
15

Continue on Samoset Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
Use the none lane.
16

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Court Street
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

MA 3A

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 11.9 miles from Taunton, MA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 miles.

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 23.9 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Taunton, 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 Taunton, MA

This is one driving day of about 23.9 miles and 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taunton, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 44 for about 15.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.9 mi from Taunton, MA · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

12 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Taunton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plymouth, MA

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $15 near mile 2.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 19
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.14 $8.27
premium $4.80 $4.52 $9.03
diesel $5.64 $5.31 $10.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Taunton, MA

Evening in Taunton on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MA

Evening in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

12 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

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 Taunton, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 23.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 44, New State Highway, Harding 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 11.9 miles from Taunton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 23.9 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: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 44): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.6 miles (US 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Taunton, MA to Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Carver along the way.

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