How far is Fall River, MA from Wareham, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Wareham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Wareham.
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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
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wareha, South Middleboro
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Cranberry Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn right onto Tihonet Road
100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Patchy Fog near Wareham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Wareham?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Fall River and 14.3 miles from Wareham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall River and Patchy Fog near Wareham.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.6 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 Wareham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 22,778 |
| Coordinates | 41.7626000, -70.7217000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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