Trip from Dennis Port, MA to Fall River, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dennis Port, MA

Sebastian Luna

Trip Overview

The drive from Dennis Port, MA to Fall River, MA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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

34.1 miles from Dennis Port, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Dennis Port, MA to Fall River, MA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in near MA 6A.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

25.9 mi into trip | ~39m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore

26.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13-12 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...

67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 195 West

67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Pleasant Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dennis Port, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.

Boston

6 mi in | ~11m

Providence Rhode Island

39.7 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	26.6 mi	32m
Mid Cape Highway	19.7 mi	27m
MA 25	9.1 mi	10m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
Station Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Lower County Road	2.2 mi	3m
MA 28	1 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dennis Port, MA and Fall River, MA.

Start on Sea Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Sea Street

Turn sharp left onto Lower County Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lower County Road

Continue on School Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · School Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 28

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Bridge Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto Station Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.1 mi · 10 min · MA 25

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1 Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

Continue on I 195

26 mi · 31 min · I 195

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

0.7 mi · 58 sec · I 195

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 13-12 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 195 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 12 Toward Pleasant Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

81 ft · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Seventh Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Seventh Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Bedford Street

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

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 34.1 miles from Dennis Port, MA, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 miles.

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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.1 miles or 51m 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 20m

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 Dennis Port, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dennis Port, MA

This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Dennis Port, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.1 mi from Dennis Port, MA · 51m into the drive

census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pocasset, MA

34 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

West Barnstable, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pocasset, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Dennis Port, 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

$10.91 one way

$21.83 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.90	$23.81
premium	$4.82	$12.95	$25.90
diesel	$5.61	$15.06	$30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.5	$7.16	$3.27
Efficient EV	17.1	$5.97	$2.73
EV Truck/SUV	27.3	$9.55	$4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 23, 2022

Origin

Dennis Port, MA

Evening in Dennis Port on Wednesday

Local time

7:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

7:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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.

Road read

1h 34m 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 Dennis Port, MA to Fall River, MA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Dennis Port, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.91 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.