How far is Edgartown, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Edgartown, MA to Fall River, MA is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Flight Distance
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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 02h 10m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgartown and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown and Fall River.
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Start on South Water Street
70 m · 7 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto Davis Lane
1137 ft · 52 sec · Davis Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
107 m · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Beach Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Sea View Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sea View Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
528 ft · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
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Continue straight
62 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
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Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
123 m · 14 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 Edgartown and Fall River.
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.
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.
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 Edgartown 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 Edgartown to Fall River?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 35.4 miles from Edgartown and 35.4 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edgartown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
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 White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgartown and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.71 km).
#1 Edgartown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.3890100, -70.5133600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 (-71.155051, 41.701426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
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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