Origin
Plymouth, MA
Evening in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Rockland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Rockland, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Plymouth and Rockland, you are looking at a straightforward 22.4-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. This short excursion is easily managed in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a quick point-to-point commute within the Northeast. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a very economical drive. Because the route is entirely comprised of main roads like the Pilgrims Highway, Webster Street, and Samoset Street, you will find it highly efficient. Whether you are heading out for business or a local visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two Massachusetts towns without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| Webster Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 44 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Rockland, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 32
Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
6
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 53 North: Norwell, Scituate
7
Turn right onto MA 53
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto MA 123
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Webster Street
9
Turn left onto Union Street
192 ft
·
6 sec
·
Union Street
10
Turn right onto Reed Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Reed Street
11
Arrive at destination
Reed Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Samoset Street
Turn left onto US 44 / Samoset Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 53 North: Norwell, Scituate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 53 North: Norwell, Scituate
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Reed Street
Turn right onto Reed Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Destination
Rockland, MA
Evening in Rockland on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
2 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
33m 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 that transitions from highway speeds to more controlled road settings. You will spend your entire journey—100% of the route—on highways, though the character of the road shifts as you navigate through the local segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.6 miles on the Pilgrims Highway, providing the bulk of your travel time. Once you exit that main artery to transition onto Webster Street and Samoset Street, the pace changes significantly. Be prepared for a mix of cruising at highway speeds and managing the more technical, navigation-focused local stretches that define the final portion of the trip.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 44 / Samoset Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (US 44 / Samoset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Plymouth, MA and Rockland, MA, road signs point toward Norwell and Scituate.
Norwell
17.8 mi in
|
~23m
Scituate
18.1 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting 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 33m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Pilgrims Highway. 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 0.2 miles (US 44 / Samoset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (6 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 Rockland, 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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