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

The driving distance from Burlington, MA to Fall River, MA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
67.11 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.54 mi
89.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
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 Burlington
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 Burlington
32.3 mi
00h 34m
To Fall River
34.8 mi
00h 34m

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
5 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 Burlington and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  22. 22

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 49%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
I 93 South
4.77 mi · 7%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
2.85 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 34m from Burlington
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Fall River?

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Burlington and 34.8 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Burlington and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.39 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
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: (-71.195636, 42.504835)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.80 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.49 $10.64 $21.27

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 Burlington and Fall River. The current time is 22:31:03.

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.