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

The driving distance from Berkley, MA to Fall River, MA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.51 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.65 mi
17.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.65 mi
Kilometers
17.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.13 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Berkley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkley
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Fall River
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berkley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Somerset
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Berkley
6.1 mi
00h 08m
To Fall River
6.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Friday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island

    560 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Amvets Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
4.69 mi · 37%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 27%
South Main Street
2.23 mi · 18%
North Main Street
0.81 mi · 6%
Durfee Street
0.65 mi · 5%
Bank Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

4.69 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 08m from Berkley
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkley 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 Berkley to Fall River?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Berkley and 6.4 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

61 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 10.65 mi (17.14 km).

Berkley

#1 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
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: (-71.082809, 41.845777)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkley and Fall River. The current time is 23:06:16.

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.