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Trip from Fall River, MA to West Dennis, MA

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

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

Downtown West Dennis, MA, MA

West Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

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 drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

The drive from Fall River, MA to West Dennis, MA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m, 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 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
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.
6
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
6
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward Yarmouth, Dennis

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

Exit 75 Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
7
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Station Avenue, Bass River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Station Avenue, Bass River

Main Roads

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on South Main Street

333 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sullivan Drive
5

Turn left onto Borden Street

252 ft · 5 sec · Borden Street
6

Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
7

Turn left onto Rodman Street

438 ft · 9 sec · Rodman Street
8

Turn left onto MA 81

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Plymouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
10

Merge onto I 195

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

25 mi · 30 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 51 sec
Exit 40A Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
13

Merge onto MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
14

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · MA 28
15

Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
16

Continue on Sandwich Road Connector

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
17

Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
19

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 25 min · Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 75 Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
21

Keep slight right at fork

203 ft · 4 sec
Toward Station Avenue, Bass River
22

Turn straight onto Station Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Station Avenue
23

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
24

Turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Bridge Street
25

Continue on MA 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Arrive at destination

MA 28

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Fall River, MA · 40m into the drive

Downtown Buzzards Bay, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buzzards Bay, MA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Oxford, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monument Beach, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Dennis, MA

The final approach into West Dennis, 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

$8.72 one way

$17.44 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $9.73 $19.46
premium $4.15 $10.49 $20.98
diesel $3.75 $9.48 $18.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Mar 5, 2022

Origin

Fall River, MA

Morning in Fall River on Saturday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

West Dennis, MA

Morning in West Dennis on Saturday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 27m 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 West Dennis, MA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 32.1 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 $8.72 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.

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.

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.

The route from Fall River, MA to West Dennis, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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