How far is Orleans, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Orleans, MA to Fall River, MA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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.
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 Orleans and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and Fall River.
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Start on Route 6A
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 48 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Seventh Street
548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans to Fall River?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Orleans and 39.1 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Bourne
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 Bourne.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 60.38 mi (97.18 km).
#1 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
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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