Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Norwell, MA
Efstathios Selimis
Traveling between Plymouth and Norwell, Massachusetts, covers a short distance of 18.1 miles that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect for a quick one-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Northeast region. Since both towns are located in Massachusetts, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape throughout the drive. It is a straightforward route that functions well for commuters or anyone looking to navigate between these two points efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Union Street | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 44 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Norwell, MA.
Start on MA 3A
Turn left onto US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
Take the exit
Turn left onto MA 139
Turn left onto Old Oak Street
Continue on Union Street
Continue on Union Street
Continue on Bridge Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto MA 139 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Norwell on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions from faster highway speeds to more controlled local roads. You will spend about 11.8 miles on the Pilgrims Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of your journey. With a highway share of only 2 percent, the majority of your time will be spent navigating through Union Street and Main Street. This shift from major thoroughfares to local streets keeps the drive engaging and requires your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this route is defined by this blend of quick highway transit and the slower, more deliberate pace of town roads.
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 0.9 miles in near US 44.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (MA 139 / Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
227 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Norwell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hanover along the way.
Hanover
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.1 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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