Origin
Falmouth, MA
Morning in Falmouth on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth, MA to Harwich, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, MA
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Harwich, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Traveling between Falmouth and Harwich covers 45.3 miles across the Northeast, making for a straightforward trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs low. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will stay off the highway system for the duration of the drive. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a quick, uncomplicated transit between these two Massachusetts towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Falmouth Road | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Cotuit Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Falmouth Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Teaticket Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Waquoit Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Lake Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, MA and Harwich, MA.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
185 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elm Arch Way
3
Turn right onto MA 28
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 28
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Davis Straits
5
Continue on MA 28
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Teaticket Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on MA 28
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Falmouth Highway
7
Continue on MA 28
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Waquoit Highway
8
Continue on MA 28
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Road
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
321 ft
·
5 sec
·
Falmouth Road
10
Continue on MA 28
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Falmouth Road
11
Turn left onto MA 149
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cotuit Road
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prospect Street
13
Continue on MA 149
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Enter roundabout
265 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
15
Continue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
16
Merge onto US 6
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
18
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
19
Turn straight onto MA 124
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 39
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
MA 39
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Falmouth, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Arch Way
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
Navigation decision point
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Enter roundabout toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
6
33.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
7
34 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
MA 39 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 39 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Harwich, MA
Morning in Harwich on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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.
Temperature spread
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via Elm Arch Way, Main Street, and Davis Straits, meaning you won't experience any monotonous interstate stretches. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will be entirely on navigating local turns rather than maintaining high speeds. The road does not feature long, uninterrupted segments, so prepare for a drive that requires constant attention to local signage and intersections. This is a classic local transit experience that moves at a steady, surface-street pace from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Mid Cape Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Arch Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Elm Arch Way): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Falmouth, MA to Harwich, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Provincetown along the way.
Provincetown
17.3 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Falmouth, MA
Full guide →Falmouth is a town in Massachusetts on Cape Cod's southwest corner. It includes the villages of Woods Hole, West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Hatchville, Silver Beach, East Falmouth, Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Mid Cape Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Arch Way): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cape Cod National Seashore and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harwich, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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