Origin
South Yarmouth, MA
Late night in South Yarmouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Yarmouth, MA to Plymouth, 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
53m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Yarmouth, MA
David Kanigan
Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
South Yarmouth to Plymouth is 37.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Mid Cape Highway and Pilgrims Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, primarily on surface roads. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration. You won't spend much time on the highway, allowing for a more relaxed pace as you travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Station Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandwich Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Yarmouth, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on MA 28
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
256 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto Station Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Station Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
5
Merge onto US 6
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
6
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
7
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
8
Continue on MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
10
Keep slight right at fork
155 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
11
Turn slight right onto South Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sandwich Street
13
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street Extension
14
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
15
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from South Yarmouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Station Avenue
Turn left onto Station Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Plymouth Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Plymouth Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 13
Toward Plymouth Center
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
MA 3A / Sandwich Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 3A / Sandwich Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Sandwich, MA
19 mi in
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
21 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
53m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll encounter the longest stretch, 19.5 miles, on the Mid Cape Highway before transitioning to Pilgrims Highway and Station Avenue. Expect a cruising speed typical of local roads, with potential for traffic lights and intersections as you navigate through towns. The absence of highway miles means you'll likely notice more local activity and slower speeds.
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: 19.5 mi on Mid Cape 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 North Main 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 53m 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Station Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 South Yarmouth, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Plymouth Center.
Boston
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Plymouth Center
35.1 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 53m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Mid Cape 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Station Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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