How far is Wellfleet, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Wellfleet, MA to Fall River, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
90.3 mi
02h 08m
Flight
60.04 mi
96.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.04 mi
Kilometers
96.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.3 mi
Kilometers
145.32 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Wellfleet
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellfleet
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellfleet
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
Sandwich
MA

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Wellfleet
45.1 mi
01h 04m
To Fall River
45.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellfleet and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Holbrook Avenue

    557 ft · 23 sec · Holbrook Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Route 6

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 6

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 6

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.7 mi · 51 min · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  20. 20

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellfleet 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
36 mi · 40%
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 31%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 11%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.4 mi · 5%
Route 6
3.85 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 3%
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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
01h 04m from Wellfleet
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Wellfleet and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellfleet to Fall River?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Wellfleet and 45.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Wellfleet and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

74 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

77 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

81 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

81 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellfleet and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 60.04 mi (96.63 km).

Wellfleet

#1 Wellfleet

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates41.9376100, -70.0328000
Altitude6
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: Wellfleet (-70.0328, 41.93761)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.80 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.49 $14.32 $28.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellfleet and Fall River. The current time is 17:47:04.

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.