How far is Falmouth, MA from Bourne, MA?
The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Bourne, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance T-storms
Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Bourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Bourne.
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Start on the route
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1030 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 28 South: Warehouse Road
58 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Waterhouse Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waterhouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trowbridge Road
91 m · 10 sec · Trowbridge Road
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Turn right onto Sandwich Road
66 m · 33 sec · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
33 m · 3 sec · Sandwich Road
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Turn right onto Perry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Perry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Bourne.
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.
West Falmouth Highway
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance T-storms leaving Falmouth and Chance T-storms near Bourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Bourne?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
North Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Falmouth and 7.8 miles from Bourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Falmouth and Chance T-storms near Bourne.
Stop Ideas Near North Falmouth
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 North Falmouth.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Bourne. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourne
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,743 |
| Coordinates | 41.7412200, -70.5989200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry Avenue (-70.599046, 41.74112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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