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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 12 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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4
Continue on Davis Straits
2003 ft · 51 sec · Davis Straits
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Continue on Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway
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Continue on East Falmouth Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Continue on Waquoit Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway
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Continue on Falmouth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
98 m · 5 sec · Falmouth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Falmouth Road
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Turn left onto Phinneys Lane
3.3 mi · 6 min · Phinneys Lane
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Continue on Hyannis Road
2765 ft · 57 sec · Hyannis Road
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Turn right onto Bow Lane
56 m · 8 sec · Bow Lane
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mashpee.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnstable
A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 44,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001100, -70.2994700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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