Origin
Bourne, MA
Afternoon in Bourne on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourne, MA to Falmouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourne, MA
Italo Melo
Falmouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bourne, MA to Falmouth, MA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 28, General MacArthur Boulevard, Waterhouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on MA 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.2 miles, with most of the trip on MA 28 and General MacArthur Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on MA 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
124 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
180 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
124 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 28 and General MacArthur Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sandwich Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Trowbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sandwich Road
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Trowbridge Road
Turn left onto Trowbridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Elm Arch Way
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 28 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Waterhouse Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Palmer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trowbridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Arch Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandwich Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 28
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne, MA and Falmouth, MA.
1
Start on Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Perry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sandwich Road
3
Turn left onto Trowbridge Road
327 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trowbridge Road
4
Turn right onto Waterhouse Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterhouse Road
5
Take the ramp
389 ft
·
12 sec
6
Merge onto MA 28
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
MA 28
8
Continue on MA 28
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
MA 28
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Palmer Avenue
10
Turn left onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
185 ft
·
13 sec
·
Elm Arch Way
12
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Bourne, MA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Bourne, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Falmouth, MA
The final approach into Falmouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Falmouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Falmouth, MA
Afternoon in Falmouth on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bourne, MA to Falmouth, MA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 28, General MacArthur Boulevard, Waterhouse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Bourne, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Trowbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bourne, MA to Falmouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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