Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Gundula Vogel
The drive from Provincetown, MA to Fall River, MA covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Standish Street, Bradford Street, Conwell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.60 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Provincetown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Provincetown, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Provincetown, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Standish Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bradford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orleans Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 6A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sandwich Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Provincetown, MA and Fall River, MA.
Start on Standish Street
Continue on Standish Street
Turn right onto Bradford Street
Turn left onto Conwell Street
Turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Continue on Sandwich Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Seventh Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn left onto Purchase Street
Arrive 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.
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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Provincetown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Provincetown, MA
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Provincetown, MA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Provincetown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.60 one way
$33.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Provincetown on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Quincy, MA
52 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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