Origin
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, 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
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Bourne, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 19.9-mile journey from Plymouth, MA to Bourne, MA is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Pilgrims Highway, Sandwich Road, and South Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and lack of overnight requirements, this route offers significant flexibility for your travel plans. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Sandwich Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| MA 6A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandwich Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Bourne, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
2
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street Extension
3
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sandwich Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp
473 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
Merge onto MA 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
11
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
12
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Perry Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Perry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bourne, MA
Late night in Bourne on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 12 mph
6% chance
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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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, indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads are primarily Pilgrims Highway, Sandwich Road, and South Street, characteristic of New England town connectors rather than high-speed thoroughfares. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.6 miles along Pilgrims Highway, offering a consistent, though not necessarily fast, segment of the drive. The character of the road will likely involve frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move through local areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 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 around 0.6 miles in near South Street.
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 19.9 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: at 0.6 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 12.6 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 Bourne, 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: at 0.6 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore (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 Bourne, 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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