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

The driving distance from West Dennis, MA to Fall River, MA is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
65.24 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.75 mi
81.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.75 mi
Kilometers
81.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.24 mi
Kilometers
104.99 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in West Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Dennis
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Dennis
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
Onset
MA

Census designated place

From West Dennis
32.6 mi
00h 44m
To Fall River
32.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
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 Dennis and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2896 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    640 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Dennis 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 43%
Mid Cape Highway
19.7 mi · 30%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 16%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 5%
Station Avenue
2.28 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onset
00h 44m from West Dennis
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Dennis 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 Dennis to Fall River?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Onset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from West Dennis and 32.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

64 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

66 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

75 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

76 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Dennis and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 50.75 mi (81.67 km).

West Dennis

#1 West Dennis

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6645600, -70.1728000
Altitude3
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 Dennis (-70.1728, 41.66456)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 Dennis and Fall River. The current time is 17:47:33.

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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.