How far is Bourne, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Fall River, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bourne and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne and Fall River.
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Start on Perry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Perry Avenue
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Turn right onto Sandwich Road
35 m · 9 sec · Sandwich Road
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Turn left onto Trowbridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Trowbridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bourne Rotary
648 ft · 22 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Seventh Street
548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourne and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 195 West
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25.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bourne and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bourne to Fall River?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Mattapoisett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Bourne and 19.8 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bourne and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Mattapoisett
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 Mattapoisett.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.37 km).
#1 Bourne
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,743 |
| Coordinates | 41.7412200, -70.5989200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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