How far is Harwich, MA from Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.8 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.62 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwich
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
West Barnstable
MA

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Harwich
17.9 mi
00h 29m
To Falmouth
18 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    16.3 mi · 23 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills

    35 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Way

    82 m · 5 sec · Meetinghouse Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Prospect Street

    536 ft · 12 sec · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street

    48 m · 3 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Cotuit Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Falmouth Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Falmouth Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle

    130 m · 7 sec · Falmouth Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waquoit Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Falmouth Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Teaticket Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Davis Straits

    2022 ft · 52 sec · Davis Straits

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way

  23. 23

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwich and 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
16.3 mi · 46%
Falmouth Road
6.28 mi · 18%
Cotuit Road
2.37 mi · 7%
East Falmouth Highway
2.34 mi · 7%
Teaticket Highway
1.89 mi · 5%
Waquoit Highway
1.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Barnstable
00h 29m from Harwich
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Harwich and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 17.9 miles from Harwich and 18 miles from Falmouth.

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 6.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Harwich and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near West Barnstable

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

85 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

87 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

91 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

92 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Harwich (-70.07585, 41.68622)
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harwich and Falmouth. The current time is 01:59:04.

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.