Trip from Fall River, MA to Dennis Port, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

Traveling from Fall River to Dennis Port covers 67.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to reach your destination in the Northeast. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing I-195, MA-25, and the Mid Cape Highway to cross between regions. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel makes this an affordable excursion for your schedule. Whether you are heading to the coast for a quick escape or a short getaway, this route provides a reliable connection between these two Massachusetts locales.

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

33.9 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from major interstate travel to the regional flow of the Cape. Roughly 55% of your journey is spent on highways, offering a balance between sustained speeds and local road navigation. You will tackle your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 26.7 miles along I-195 before shifting gears. As you progress, the road environment changes from the industrial corridors near Fall River into the more constrained, traffic-sensitive flow of the Mid Cape Highway. It is a functional drive that requires your attention as you move through these varying infrastructure types.

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

There are about 26 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 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 20 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

64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

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

Exit 78A Toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Dennis Port, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Dennisport along the way.

Dennisport

64.2 mi in | ~1h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	26.7 mi	32m
Mid Cape Highway	22 mi	29m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Sandwich Road Connector	3.2 mi	5m
Upper County Road	1.8 mi	3m
MA 28	0.8 mi	1m
East West Dennis Road	0.7 mi	1m
Depot Street	0.6 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 Dennis Port, 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 Sandwich Road Connector

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

Continue on Sandwich Road Connector

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto US 6

22 mi · 29 min · Mid Cape Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 78A Toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

Turn straight onto MA 134

0.7 mi · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

Turn left onto Upper County Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Upper County Road

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

Turn right onto Lower County Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Lower County Road

Turn left onto Sea Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Sea Street

Arrive at destination

Sea Street

Trip Plan

To maximize your travel time, aim to depart early to avoid the peak congestion often found on the Mid Cape Highway. Since the entire trip is just under an hour and a half, you likely won't need scheduled stops, giving you the flexibility to drive straight through to Dennis Port. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Fall River; while $11 is a fair estimate, local traffic patterns can influence your actual consumption. Because this is a relatively short route, use the time to plan your arrival rather than worrying about mid-trip rest breaks. Staying alert during the transition from I-195 to MA-25 is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival at your destination.

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 33.9 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 42m 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 42m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dennis Port, 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 67.8 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 33.9 mi from Fall River, MA · 42m 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

Fairhaven, 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 33.9 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dennis Port, MA

The final approach into Dennis Port, 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

$10.85 one way

$21.70 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.83	$23.67
premium	$4.82	$12.87	$25.75
diesel	$5.61	$14.97	$29.94

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: 23.7 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	20.3	$7.12	$3.25
Efficient EV	17	$5.93	$2.71
EV Truck/SUV	27.1	$9.49	$4.34

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

Fall River, MA

Night in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

9:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Dennis Port, MA

Night in Dennis Port on Wednesday

Local time

9:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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.

Road read

1h 32m 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 Dennis Port, MA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 33.9 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 $10.85 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.

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Dennis Port, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Dennisport along the way.

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