How far is North Eastham, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from North Eastham, MA to Fall River, MA is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.07 mi
01h 58m
Flight
61.02 mi
98.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.07 mi
Kilometers
135.3 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 12, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in North Eastham
Sun, Apr 12, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Eastham
2026-04-12T04:39
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 12, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Eastham
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
Sagamore
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From North Eastham
42 mi
00h 59m
To Fall River
42.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Sunday
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Eastham and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Eastham and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Devon Lane

    706 ft · 37 sec · Devon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspinet Road

    1292 ft · 1 min · Aspinet Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massasoit Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Massasoit Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.7 mi · 51 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

    955 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Eastham and Fall River.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
36 mi · 43%
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 33%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.14 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 4%
Massasoit Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

35.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sagamore
00h 59m from North Eastham
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Eastham and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Eastham to Fall River?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Sagamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from North Eastham and 42.1 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Eastham and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Sagamore

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

71 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

74 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

79 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Eastham and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 61.02 mi (98.21 km).

North Eastham

#1 North Eastham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,806
Coordinates41.8651100, -69.9911300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: North Eastham (-69.99113, 41.86511)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.80 $25.59
Premium $4.80 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.49 $13.06 $26.12

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Eastham and Fall River. The current time is 04:39:44.

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.