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

The estimated driving distance from Fall River, MA to Provincetown, MA is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 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.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.84 mi
01h 33m · estimated
Flight
55.43 mi
89.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
74.84 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
120.44 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provincetown
Sat, Apr 11, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 11, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Provincetown
Sat, Apr 11, 4:28 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
Carver
MA

Town

From Fall River
27.7 mi
00h 46m
To Provincetown
47.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
Provincetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Saturday
Using Truro as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
+19.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 46m from Fall River
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall River and Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny near Provincetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Fall River and 47.1 miles from Provincetown.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fall River and Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny near Provincetown.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

55 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

58 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Provincetown. Straight-line distance: 55.43 mi (89.21 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Provincetown

Town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,957
Coordinates42.0529500, -70.1864000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Provincetown (-70.1864, 42.05295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.27
Round trip
$20.54
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.27 $20.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.80 $12.67 $25.34
Diesel $4.49 $11.85 $23.70

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Provincetown. The current time is 02:54:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.