How far is Dennis, MA from Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Dennis, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dennis and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dennis and Falmouth.
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Start on the route
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Route 6A
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hyannis Road
2826 ft · 57 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 Dennis 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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dennis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dennis to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Marstons Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Dennis and 14.3 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dennis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Marstons Mills
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 Marstons Mills.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dennis and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.51 km).
#1 Dennis
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.7353900, -70.1939100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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