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

The driving distance from West Wareham, MA to Fall River, MA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.69 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.24 mi
34.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.24 mi
Kilometers
34.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.18 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in West Wareham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wareham
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Wareham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Oxford
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From West Wareham
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Fall River
14.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Wareham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham Center as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gault Road

    2638 ft · 2 min · Gault Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Marion, New Bedford

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wareham and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
26.5 mi · 92%
Cranberry Highway
1.01 mi · 4%
Gault Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Bedford Street
0.22 mi · 1%
MA 81 South
0.18 mi · 1%
Pleasant Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 19m from West Wareham
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Wareham and 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 West Wareham to Fall River?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from West Wareham and 14.4 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Wareham and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

46 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

65 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wareham and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.19 km).

West Wareham

#1 West Wareham

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,064
Coordinates41.7898300, -70.7603100
Altitude18
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 Wareham (-70.76031, 41.78983)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Wareham and Fall River. The current time is 06:20:38.

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.