How far is Fall River, MA from West Barnstable, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Barnstable, MA is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
53.06 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.26 mi
64.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.26 mi
Kilometers
64.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Barnstable
Mon, Apr 13, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Mon, Apr 13, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-13T01:35
Arrive West Barnstable
Mon, Apr 13, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Wareham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
26.5 mi
00h 35m
To West Barnstable
26.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and West Barnstable.

  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

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Mid Cape Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prospect Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    912 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Meetinghouse Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meetinghouse Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meetinghouse Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and West Barnstable.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 51%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 20%
Mid Cape Highway
9.62 mi · 18%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 6%
Meetinghouse Way
0.74 mi · 1%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wareham Center
00h 35m from Fall River
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to West Barnstable?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26.5 miles from Fall River and 26.6 miles from West Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Barnstable.

Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center

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

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

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Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

60 mi away
50 University Ave
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 West Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.8 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
West Barnstable

#2 West Barnstable

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,508
Coordinates41.7056600, -70.3744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Barnstable (-70.37447, 41.70566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.80 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $4.49 $8.39 $16.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Barnstable. The current time is 01:35:55.

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.