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

The driving distance from Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
65.07 mi
01h 07m
Flight
54.88 mi
88.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.07 mi
Kilometers
104.72 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Bedford
32.4 mi
00h 33m
To Fall River
32.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Great Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · The Great Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 995 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1763 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    21.6 mi · 29 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 50%
Yankee Division Highway
21.6 mi · 33%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 5%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
The Great Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Bedford Street
0.69 mi · 1%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 33m from Bedford
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Bedford and 32.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bedford is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 54.88 mi (88.32 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Massachusetts

Population14,053
Coordinates42.4906500, -71.2761700
Altitude42
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: The Great Road (-71.276168, 42.490686)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 Bedford and Fall River. The current time is 00:18:57.

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.