How far is Canton, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Canton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Fall River.
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Start on the route
94 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sherman Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Sherman Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
2718 ft · 55 sec · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
50 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street
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Continue on North Pearl Street
1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
1067 ft · 23 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.2 mi · 29 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 Canton 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Canton 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 Canton to Fall River?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Canton and 24.9 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.82 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
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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