Origin
Cotuit, MA
Evening in Cotuit on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotuit, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on School Street, Quinaquisset Avenue, Falmouth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.8 miles from Cotuit, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
151 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
293 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
151 ft
~51.7 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | — | — |
| Quinaquisset Avenue | — | — |
| Falmouth Road | — | — |
| Meetinghouse Road | — | — |
| Old Cemetery Road | — | — |
| Mashpee Rotary Circle | — | — |
| Nathan Ellis Highway | — | — |
| MA 28 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
School Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotuit, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
3
Continue on Quinaquisset Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Quinaquisset Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Falmouth Road
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
Falmouth Road
5
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
6
Turn right onto Old Cemetery Road
512 ft
·
40 sec
·
Old Cemetery Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Falmouth Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Falmouth Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mashpee Rotary Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Nathan Ellis Highway
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Nathan Ellis Highway
10
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
11
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hero's Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
15
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
9.1 mi
·
10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
18
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
19
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 195 West
22
Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
24
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Seventh Street
25
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bedford Street
26
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.8 miles from Cotuit, MA, or about 38m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.8 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cotuit, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cotuit, MA
This is one driving day of about 55.7 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Cotuit, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Cotuit, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Cotuit, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.91 one way
$17.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, Quinaquisset Avenue, Falmouth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Cotuit, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.91 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.
The drive from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cotuit, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 19 ft to 151 ft elevation with about 293 ft of total climbing.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Fall River, MA
More trips to Fall River, MA
Explore more options from Cotuit, MA or browse trips ending in Fall River, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.
Explore maps for Cotuit, MA or Fall River, MA on MapSof.net.