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

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Fall River, MA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
60.84 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.79 mi
67.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.84 mi
Kilometers
97.92 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ashland
30.3 mi
00h 32m
To Fall River
30.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

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

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1705 ft · 53 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Union Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
35 mi · 57%
Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 24%
East Main Street
3.77 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
West Union Street
1.42 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 32m from Ashland
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Slight 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 Ashland to Fall River?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Ashland and 30.6 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 41.79 mi (67.25 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
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: (-71.463516, 42.261095)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.80 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.49 $9.65 $19.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Fall River. The current time is 22:31:19.

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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.