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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.88 mi
01h 04m
Flight
27.7 mi
44.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.66 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Falmouth
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive West Falmouth
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Weweantic
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To West Falmouth
24.5 mi
00h 32m

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 Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Wednesday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth

    1151 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on West Falmouth

    82 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Thomas B Landers Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Thomas B Landers Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Falmouth Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Falmouth Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stage Coach Way

    31 m · 4 sec · Stage Coach Way

  24. 24

    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.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 55%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 22%
Hero's Circle
5.07 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 8%
West Falmouth Highway
1.2 mi · 2%
Hartwell Street
0.19 mi
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weweantic
00h 32m from Fall River
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

63 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Kingston station

74 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Back Bay station

74 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

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).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 West Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,738
Coordinates41.6042700, -70.6344700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Falmouth (-70.63447, 41.60427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Falmouth. The current time is 19:25:00.

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.