Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Dennis, MA
David Kanigan
The drive from Fall River, MA to West Dennis, MA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Station Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| MA 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mid-Cape Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and West Dennis, MA.
Start on Purchase Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
Turn left onto Borden Street
Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
Turn left onto Rodman Street
Turn left onto MA 81
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MA 25
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Take the exit
Merge onto US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Station Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Yarmouth, Dennis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Station Avenue, Bass River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in West Dennis on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
64.2 mi in 1h 27m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 195.
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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
In the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby Boston and Providence, Fall River offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors. Fall River is famous for Battleship Cove, the largest museum of its kind in the world; a rich Portuguese-American culture, featuring authentic food; and the accused axe murderess Lizzie Borden.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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