How far is Bourne, MA from Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bourne and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne and Falmouth.
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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
100 m · 10 sec · Trowbridge Road
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Turn right onto Waterhouse Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waterhouse Road
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Take the ramp straight
119 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto General MacArthur Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue
1289 ft · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Bourne 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.
Hero's Circle
Exit the rotary
9.38 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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bourne and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bourne to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
North Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Bourne and 7.1 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bourne and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near North Falmouth
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 North Falmouth.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).
#1 Bourne
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,743 |
| Coordinates | 41.7412200, -70.5989200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
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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