How far is West Chatham, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
75.89 mi
01h 44m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.89 mi
Kilometers
122.14 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in West Chatham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chatham
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chatham
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
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Chatham
37.9 mi
00h 52m
To Fall River
38 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
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 West Chatham and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chatham and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Barn Hill Road

    135 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1018 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    77 m · 8 sec · Meeting House Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1120 ft · 22 sec · Old Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  25. 25

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chatham 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 37%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 36%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 13%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 4%
Queen Anne Road
3 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

26.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 52m from West Chatham
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Chatham 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 West Chatham to Fall River?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 37.9 miles from West Chatham and 38 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bourne

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

68 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

69 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chatham and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.67 km).

West Chatham

#1 West Chatham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,410
Coordinates41.6812200, -69.9911300
Altitude15
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: West Chatham (-69.99113, 41.68122)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.85
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.43 $20.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.78 $23.57
Premium $4.80 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $4.49 $12.03 $24.06

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 West Chatham and Fall River. The current time is 17:47:34.

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.