How far is Fall River, MA from West Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Falmouth, MA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and West Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and West Falmouth.
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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
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth
1151 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Falmouth
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Thomas B Landers Road
83 m · 15 sec · Thomas B Landers Road
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Turn left onto West Falmouth Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Turn left onto Stage Coach Way
31 m · 4 sec · Stage Coach Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stage Coach Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and West Falmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to West Falmouth?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Weweantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Fall River and 24.5 miles from West Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Weweantic
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 Weweantic.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and West Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 27.7 mi (44.58 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 West Falmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,738 |
| Coordinates | 41.6042700, -70.6344700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Falmouth (-70.63447, 41.60427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
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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