How far is Falmouth, MA from Barnstable, MA?

The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Barnstable, MA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.61 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.25 mi
30.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.25 mi
Kilometers
30.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnstable
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Barnstable
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mashpee
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From Falmouth
10.7 mi
00h 21m
To Barnstable
22.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Pocasset as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
Barnstable Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Barnstable.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Barnstable.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 12 sec · Elm Arch Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Davis Straits

    2003 ft · 51 sec · Davis Straits

  5. 5

    Continue on Teaticket Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Falmouth Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Waquoit Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle

    98 m · 5 sec · Falmouth Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Falmouth Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Phinneys Lane

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Phinneys Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 57 sec · Hyannis Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bow Lane

    56 m · 8 sec · Bow Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Barnstable.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falmouth Road
10.2 mi · 30%
Phinneys Lane
3.27 mi · 10%
East Falmouth Highway
2.34 mi · 7%
Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi · 6%
Waquoit Highway
1.81 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Falmouth Road

Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road

8.35 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mashpee
00h 21m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Barnstable?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mashpee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Falmouth and 22.9 miles from Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barnstable.

Stop Ideas Near Mashpee

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

80 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

83 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

91 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Kingston station

92 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Barnstable

#2 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Cahoon Court (-70.61441, 41.551467)
End: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Barnstable. The current time is 23:01:54.

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.