Origin
Plymouth, MA
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Taunton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Taunton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Plymouth and Taunton, this 23.8-mile trip is an efficient way to get across Massachusetts. You can easily complete the drive in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast corridor. Because the distance is quite short, you won't need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a reliable link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| New State Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dean Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cape Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 15.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Taunton, 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
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 44
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 44
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 44
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
7
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cape Road
9
Continue on US 44
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New State Highway
10
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cape Road
11
Continue on US 44
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Street
12
Turn slight left onto Church Green
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Church Green
13
Continue on Spring Street
384 ft
·
9 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Turn right onto Allans Avenue
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allans Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Allans Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.8 — 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
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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
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 44 / Harding Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Harding Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Allans Avenue
Turn right onto Allans Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Taunton, MA
Morning in Taunton on Sunday
Local time
6:07 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
31m 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 highway-focused experience as you navigate this 23.8-mile stretch, with approximately 65% of your travel time spent on major roads. Your journey relies heavily on US 44, New State Highway, and Harding Street to maintain momentum. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while cruising for 15.5 miles along US 44. The road personality leans toward a functional commute rather than a leisurely backroad tour, keeping you moving steadily from start to finish. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, fast-paced rhythm that defines this quick regional transit.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 44 and New State Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 44 / Samoset 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 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Samoset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Taunton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 44
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 31m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 44. 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 1.7 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 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 Taunton, 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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