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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Chatham, MA is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.73 mi
01h 42m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.27 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chatham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T23:37
Arrive West Chatham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
37.3 mi
00h 51m
To West Chatham
37.4 mi
00h 51m

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
West Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 36 min · Mid Cape Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1039 ft · 21 sec · Old Queen Anne Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Barn Hill Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Barn Hill Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
26.1 mi · 35%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 14%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 4%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

26.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 51m from Fall River
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near West Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 37.3 miles from Fall River and 37.4 miles from West Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:04 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 Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Mostly Sunny near West Chatham.

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 West Chatham. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.67 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 West Chatham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,410
Coordinates41.6812200, -69.9911300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Chatham (-69.99113, 41.68122)

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 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $10.27
Round trip
$20.54
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Chatham. The current time is 23:37:19.

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.