How far is Bolton, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Bolton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolton and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and Fall River.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Turn left
530 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Durfee Street
1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Purchase Street
110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny near Bolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolton to Fall River?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Bolton and 35.9 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bolton is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Wrentham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrentham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Providence station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 55.65 mi (89.56 km).
#1 Bolton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 5,476 |
| Coordinates | 42.4334300, -71.6078400 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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