Origin
Hanson, MA
Afternoon in Hanson on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanson, MA to Plymouth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanson, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 15.7-mile drive from Hanson, MA to Plymouth, MA is a quick 29-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate School Street and Pembroke Street before merging onto Pilgrims Highway. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an accessible and budget-friendly excursion. The route's character is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, making it ideal for a leisurely afternoon exploration rather than needing an overnight stay. Since both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you'll be staying firmly within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pembroke Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Indian Head Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
School Street
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on MA 58
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
2
Continue on MA 58
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Head Street
3
Turn left onto MA 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MA 27
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
5
Continue on MA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Street
6
Continue on MA 106
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
8
Merge onto MA 3
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
10
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
11
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
12
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.4 miles on School Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you make your way. The roads are generally local, meaning you'll be passing through towns and residential areas. This kind of driving experience offers a more intimate feel for the landscape, allowing you to observe the local environment more closely than you might on a faster highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on School Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 2.9 miles in near MA 27 / Main 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 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MA 27 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanson, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Carver.
Cape Cod
11.6 mi in
|
~21m
Carver
14.4 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Plymouth is on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Known as "America's Hometown," Plymouth is most famous for being the final landing place of the Pilgrims who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620, after storms lead them away from their desired settlement, the Hudson River. The settlement they established, Plimoth Colony, was one of the earliest successful settlements of Europeans in North America. In addition to its obvious historical draws, modern-day Plymouth is a picturesque seaside town with a bustling summer resident population who come back year after year to enjoy its beaches, ponds, and forests. Although summer is Plymouth's peak tourist season, spring (before Memorial Day) and fall (after Labor Day) can be excellent times to visit. These bumper seasons are less crowded and certainly more comfortable temperature-wise.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on School Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MA 27 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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