How far is Dennis Port, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Dennis Port, MA to Fall River, MA is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.97 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.05 mi
85.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.97 mi
Kilometers
110.99 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Dennis Port
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dennis Port
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dennis Port
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Dennis Port
34.1 mi
00h 39m
To Fall River
34.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dennis Port Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dennis Port and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dennis Port and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Sea Street

    550 ft · 32 sec · Sea Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lower County Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lower County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on School Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · School Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    640 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

    955 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dennis Port and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 40%
Mid Cape Highway
19.7 mi · 29%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 15%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 4%
Station Avenue
2.28 mi · 3%
Lower County Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 39m from Dennis Port
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dennis Port and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dennis Port to Fall River?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Dennis Port and 34.9 miles from Fall River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dennis Port and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dennis Port and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 53.05 mi (85.38 km).

Dennis Port

#1 Dennis Port

Census designated place

Population3,162
Coordinates41.6584500, -70.1286300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Sea Street (-70.129327, 41.658726)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.91
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.45 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.68 $21.37
Premium $4.80 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $4.49 $10.91 $21.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dennis Port and Fall River. The current time is 19:29:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.