Origin
Wrentham, MA
Morning in Wrentham on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrentham, 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
53m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 55m
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.
Wrentham, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Wrentham to Plymouth, you can expect a manageable 42.2-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short and straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local roads like East Street, Thurston Street, and Washington Street rather than major interstates. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the round trip, keeping your overhead costs minimal. Since both towns are nestled in the Northeast, the drive stays within familiar regional territory. This is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a direct, local commute between two historic Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| US 44 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Thurston Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Harding Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on MA 1A
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
2
Continue on MA 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
3
Turn right onto Thurston Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Thurston Street
4
Turn right onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
6
Merge onto I 495
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
8
Turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 44
446 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 44
10
Continue on US 44
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
12
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
14
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
15
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
16
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Wrentham, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44 toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn right onto MA 3A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MA
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
6:05 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
22 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. With 0% of the route on highways, you will spend the entire 53-minute duration navigating surface roads rather than cruising at high speeds. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Street, meaning the road constantly demands your attention. As you transition through the local streets, the character of the drive remains consistent, favoring winding neighborhood paths over open lanes. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through frequent turns and intersections.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (US 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
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 53m. Total distance: 42.2 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (US 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 (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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