Origin
Mashpee, MA
Late night in Mashpee on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mashpee, MA to Plymouth, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mashpee, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
Mashpee, MA to Plymouth, MA is 26.2 miles and takes about 41m via Pilgrims Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a convenient local trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate a series of local roads, so expect a more involved driving experience than a simple highway cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Forestdale Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mashpee, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Great Neck Road North
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Great Neck Road North
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Great Neck Road North
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Great Neck Road North
4
Turn left onto MA 130
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on MA 130
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Forestdale Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
7
Merge onto US 6
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
8
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
9
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
10
Continue on MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
12
Keep slight right at fork
155 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
13
Turn slight right onto South Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sandwich Street
15
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street Extension
16
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
17
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Great Neck Road North
Keep slight left at fork onto Great Neck Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Plymouth Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Plymouth Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
MA 3A / Sandwich Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 3A / Sandwich Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 26.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on Pilgrims Highway. You can anticipate a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through towns and residential areas. The route involves navigating using roads like Pilgrims Highway, Forestdale Road, and Mid Cape Highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Great Neck Road North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.2 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 (Great Neck Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Mashpee, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Providence and Plymouth Center.
Providence
7.3 mi in
|
~14m
Plymouth Center
24.2 mi in
|
~36m
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Founded 1620
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.
Top landmarks
- • Plymouth Rock — Historical important rock in Ply-mouth, Massachusetts, USA
- • Plimoth Patuxet — museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- • Mayflower II — replica of the 17th-century ship Mayflower
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 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Great Neck Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and Adams National Historical Park (4 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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