How far is Barnstable, MA from Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnstable and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable and Falmouth.
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Start on Bow Lane
56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane
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Turn left onto Hyannis Road
2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road
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Continue on Phinneys Lane
3.3 mi · 6 min · Phinneys Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Falmouth Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Falmouth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
130 m · 7 sec · Falmouth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road
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Continue on Waquoit Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway
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Continue on East Falmouth Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Continue on Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway
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Continue on Davis Straits
2022 ft · 52 sec · Davis Straits
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstable and Falmouth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Falmouth Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Falmouth Road
8.35 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnstable to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mashpee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Barnstable and 10.7 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Mashpee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mashpee.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).
#1 Barnstable
A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 44,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001100, -70.2994700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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