How far is Falmouth, MA from Harwich, MA?
The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Harwich, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Harwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Harwich.
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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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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
4.4 mi · 7 min · Falmouth Road
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Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
21 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
81 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
702 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
16.3 mi · 23 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Harwich.
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.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Harwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Harwich?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
West Barnstable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Falmouth and 27.7 miles from Harwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Harwich.
Stop Ideas Near West Barnstable
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 West Barnstable.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Harwich. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harwich
Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts
| Population | 12,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.6862200, -70.0758500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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