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

The driving distance from Amesbury, MA to Fall River, MA is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
103.69 mi
01h 42m
Flight
80.76 mi
129.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.76 mi
Kilometers
129.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.87 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Amesbury
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amesbury
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amesbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Amesbury
45.4 mi
00h 51m
To Fall River
58.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macy Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Macy Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesbury 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 32%
I 95 South
21.9 mi · 21%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 6%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 4%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 51m from Amesbury
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amesbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Amesbury and 58.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Amesbury is Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amesbury and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 80.76 mi (129.97 km).

Amesbury

#1 Amesbury

City in Massachusetts

Population17,537
Coordinates42.8584200, -70.9300500
Altitude17
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: Market Street (-70.929904, 42.85839)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.47
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.24 $28.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.09 $32.19
Premium $4.80 $17.56 $35.13
Diesel $4.49 $16.43 $32.85

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Amesbury and Fall River. The current time is 16:28:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.