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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to East Dennis, MA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
68.2 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.29 mi
82.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.29 mi
Kilometers
82.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.76 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Dennis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive East Dennis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
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 Fall River
34.1 mi
00h 46m
To East Dennis
34.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
East Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

    926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodman Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22.3 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis

    1815 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East West Dennis Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    41 m · 11 sec · Cranberry Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 40%
Mid Cape Highway
22.3 mi · 33%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 16%
East West Dennis Road
3.23 mi · 5%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 5%
Mid-Cape Connector
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 46m from Fall River
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Rain Showers Likely near East Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 Fall River and 34.2 miles from East Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fall River and East Dennis. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.55 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
East Dennis

#2 East Dennis

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,753
Coordinates41.7426100, -70.1619600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: East Dennis (-70.16196, 41.74261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $4.80 $11.57 $23.13
Diesel $4.49 $10.82 $21.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and East Dennis. The current time is 06:20:52.

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.