Trip from Fall River, MA to Cotuit, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 195, MA 25, Nathan Ellis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

55.4 mi

89 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Cotuit, MA covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, MA 25, Nathan Ellis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 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

27.7 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 55.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 195 and MA 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on I 195.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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 26.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and MA 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 195

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

27.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 40A Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod

38.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Fall River, MA and Cotuit, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.

Joint Base Cape Cod

38.5 mi in | ~48m | via MA 28

National Cemetery

38.5 mi in | ~48m | via MA 28

Falmouth

45.5 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	26.7 mi	32m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Nathan Ellis Highway	6.7 mi	10m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4 mi	6m
MA 28	3.8 mi	5m
Quinaquisset Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
School Street Cotuit	0.7 mi	1m
Falmouth Road	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

333 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto Borden Street

252 ft · 5 sec · Borden Street

Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

Turn left onto Rodman Street

438 ft · 9 sec · Rodman Street

Turn left onto MA 81

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Plymouth Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

Merge onto I 195

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 195

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

25 mi · 30 min · I 195

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 51 sec

Exit 40A Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod

Merge onto MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

286 ft · 9 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 15 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

2.9 mi · 3 min · MA 28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward MA 151: Mashpee, North Falmouth

Turn right onto MA 151

6.7 mi · 10 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

484 ft · 8 sec · Falmouth Road

Continue on MA 28

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Falmouth Road

Turn slight right

256 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto Quinaquisset Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Quinaquisset Avenue

Continue on School Street Cotuit

0.7 mi · 1 min · School Street Cotuit

Turn right

208 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at 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 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 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 12 miles or 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.7 miles or 34m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cotuit, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fall River, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fall River, MA

This is one driving day of about 55.4 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Fall River, MA.

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

The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 26.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.7 mi from Fall River, MA · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buzzards Bay, MA

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

New Bedford, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wareham Center, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cotuit, MA

The final approach into Cotuit, 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

$8.87 one way

$17.73 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$9.67	$19.34
premium	$4.82	$10.52	$21.04
diesel	$5.61	$12.23	$24.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.6	$5.82	$2.66
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.85	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.76	$3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Origin

Fall River, MA

Night in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

11:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Cotuit, MA

Night in Cotuit on Wednesday

Local time

11:24 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 14m 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 Fall River, MA to Cotuit, MA covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, MA 25, Nathan Ellis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.87 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.

Between Fall River, MA and Cotuit, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.

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