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

The driving distance from Boxford, MA to Fall River, MA is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
88.92 mi
01h 27m
Flight
66.8 mi
107.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.8 mi
Kilometers
107.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.92 mi
Kilometers
143.1 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boxford
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boxford
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 Boxford
38 mi
00h 43m
To Fall River
50.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topsfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boxford 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 37%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
I 95 South
7.8 mi · 9%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 7%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 4%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 4%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 43m from Boxford
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 38 miles from Boxford and 50.9 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.6 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 10.6 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

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 Boxford and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 66.8 mi (107.51 km).

Boxford

#1 Boxford

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,331
Coordinates42.6612000, -70.9967200
Altitude31
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: Topsfield Road (-70.99674, 42.660762)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.43
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.21 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.81 $27.61
Premium $4.80 $15.07 $30.14
Diesel $4.49 $14.09 $28.18

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 Boxford and Fall River. The current time is 00:30:45.

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.