How far is Fall River, MA from Eastham, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Eastham, MA is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
80.16 mi
01h 50m
Flight
61.52 mi
99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.52 mi
Kilometers
99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.16 mi
Kilometers
129.01 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T19:23
Arrive Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
40 mi
00h 55m
To Eastham
40.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Eastham.

  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

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Samoset Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 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 Eastham.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 44%
I 195 East
27 mi · 34%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 14%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.52 mi · 3%
Mid-Cape Connector
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

35.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 55m from Fall River
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Eastham?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Fall River and 40.1 miles from Eastham.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

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 Fall River and Eastham. Straight-line distance: 61.52 mi (99 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Eastham

#2 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Eastham (-69.97391, 41.83011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.44 $24.89
Premium $4.80 $13.58 $27.16
Diesel $4.49 $12.70 $25.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Eastham. The current time is 19:23:32.

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.