Origin
Rockland, MA
Evening in Rockland on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, MA to Plymouth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23 mi
37 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockland, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Rockland to Plymouth, Massachusetts, you are looking at a brief 23-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of local streets and regional thoroughfares, including Webster Street, the Pilgrims Highway, and Samoset Street. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs easily. This route is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a straightforward, efficient connection between these two South Shore towns without the complexity of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Webster Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Piigrims Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Reed Street
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reed Street
2
Turn left onto Union Street
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union Street
3
Turn right onto Webster Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Webster Street
4
Turn right onto MA 53
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
6
Merge onto MA 3
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
7
Continue on MA 3
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
8
Continue on MA 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
10
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
11
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
12
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.8 — 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
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Webster Street
Turn right onto Webster Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
Plymouth, MA
Evening in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
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
2 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
34m 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 keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating neighborhood streets, the route does incorporate a 16.7-mile stretch on the Pilgrims Highway. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that transitions between tighter local turns and more open, flowing segments. The road personality shifts as you move away from Rockland, requiring you to stay alert through the various street transitions. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the repetition of long-haul highway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Union 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 34m 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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Webster Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: 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 Rockland, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Carver.
Cape Cod
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Carver
21.7 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 34m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Webster Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: 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 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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