How far is East Harwich, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from East Harwich, MA to Fall River, MA is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
72.59 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.18 mi
93.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.18 mi
Kilometers
93.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.59 mi
Kilometers
116.82 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in East Harwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Harwich
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Harwich
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
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Harwich
36.2 mi
00h 40m
To Fall River
36.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Harwich and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Harwich and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Olkland Way

    26 m · 6 sec · Olkland Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queen Anne Road

    1294 ft · 26 sec · Queen Anne Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  6. 6

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

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  18. 18

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Harwich 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 38%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 37%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 14%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 4%
Queen Anne Road
2.6 mi · 4%
MA 6A
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

26.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 40m from East Harwich
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Harwich 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 East Harwich to Fall River?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from East Harwich and 36.4 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Harwich and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Bourne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bourne, 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 Bourne.

RAIL

Providence station

68 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

69 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Harwich and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 58.18 mi (93.63 km).

East Harwich

#1 East Harwich

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population4,872
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.0272400
Altitude19
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: Olkland Way (-70.027041, 41.700127)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.26 $22.51
Premium $4.80 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $4.49 $11.49 $22.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Harwich and Fall River. The current time is 22:52:22.

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.