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Trip from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

75.9 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

Downtown West Chatham, MA, MA

West Chatham, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Meeting House Road, Meetinghouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 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

37.9 miles from West Chatham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 75.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Meeting House Road
Meetinghouse Road
Old Queen Anne Road
Queen Anne Road
Pleasant Lake Avenue
US 6 West
Mid Cape Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Barn Hill Road

443 ft · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

118 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
3

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
5

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Turn right onto Meeting House Road

253 ft · 8 sec · Meeting House Road
7

Continue on Meetinghouse Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road
8

Turn left onto Old Queen Anne Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Old Queen Anne Road
9

Continue on Queen Anne Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Queen Anne Road
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

115 ft · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road
11

Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road
12

Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue
13

Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
14

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

27 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
15

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A: Sagamore
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
18

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

23 ft · 1 sec · Bourne Rotary
20

Exit the rotary

1.0 mi · 1 min
21

Continue straight

9.1 mi · 10 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
23

Continue straight

26 mi · 31 min
24

Keep slight left

0.7 mi · 58 sec
25

Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
26

Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 195 West
27

Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Pleasant Street
28

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

82 ft · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
29

Turn left onto Seventh Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Seventh Street
30

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bedford Street
31

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 20 sec · Purchase Street
32

Arrive at your 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 37.9 miles from West Chatham, MA, or about 52m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 52m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Chatham, MA

This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Chatham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from West Chatham, MA · 52m into the drive

Downtown Sandwich, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandwich, MA

38 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

Dennis, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandwich, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from West Chatham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fall River, MA

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.15 one way

$24.29 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.25 $26.49
premium $4.82 $14.41 $28.82
diesel $5.61 $16.76 $33.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 Mar 10, 2022

Origin

West Chatham, MA

Late night in West Chatham on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

42°F

Sandwich, MA

38 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

1h 44m 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 West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Meeting House Road, Meetinghouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from West Chatham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 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.
The drive from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Chatham, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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