How far is Abington, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Abington, MA to Fall River, MA is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.08 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.88 mi
48.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.08 mi
Kilometers
56.45 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-19T09:12
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Abington
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Fall River
18.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    842 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    61 m · 3 sec · Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · South Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  9. 9

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 46%
South Bedford Street
6.22 mi · 18%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 10%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 9%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 23m from Abington
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Fall River?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Abington and 18.6 miles from Fall River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.

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Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.09 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.945913, 42.10495)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.82 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.80 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $4.49 $5.57 $11.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Fall River. The current time is 09:12:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.