How far is Fall River, MA from Cotuit, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Cotuit, MA is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 14m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Cotuit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Cotuit.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive
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Turn left onto Borden Street
77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street
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Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
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Turn left onto Rodman Street
134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
87 m · 10 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 Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 151: Mashpee, North Falmouth
1017 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Nathan Ellis Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Nathan Ellis Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
148 m · 8 sec · Falmouth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
1956 ft · 33 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn slight right
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Quinaquisset Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Quinaquisset Avenue
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Continue on School Street Cotuit
1.2 km · 1 min · School Street Cotuit
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Turn right
64 m · 15 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 Fall River and Cotuit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 195 East
Keep slight right
25.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Cotuit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Cotuit?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Fall River and 27.7 miles from Cotuit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Cotuit.
Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center
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 Wareham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Cotuit. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cotuit
Location in Massachusetts
| Population | 2,364 |
| Coordinates | 41.6167800, -70.4369700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cotuit (-70.43697, 41.61678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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