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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Dennis, MA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
64.18 mi
01h 27m
Flight
50.75 mi
81.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.75 mi
Kilometers
81.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.29 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Dennis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-18T05:03
Arrive West Dennis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Onset
MA

Census designated place

From Fall River
32.1 mi
00h 43m
To West Dennis
32.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
West Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouth, Dennis

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Station Avenue, Bass River

    62 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Station Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    640 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2896 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 42%
Mid Cape Highway
18.8 mi · 29%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 17%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 5%
Station Avenue
2.13 mi · 3%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onset
00h 43m from Fall River
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near West Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Onset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Fall River and 32.1 miles from West Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near West Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near Onset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

64 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

66 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

75 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

76 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and West Dennis. Straight-line distance: 50.75 mi (81.67 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 West Dennis

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6645600, -70.1728000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Dennis (-70.1728, 41.66456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.94 $19.87
Premium $4.80 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $4.49 $10.14 $20.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Dennis. The current time is 05:03:24.

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.