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

The driving distance from Charlton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.98 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.53 mi
82.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.53 mi
Kilometers
82.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.74 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Charlton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlton
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlton
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Charlton
32.4 mi
00h 36m
To Fall River
29.6 mi
00h 36m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1494 ft ยท 40 sec ยท Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto L Stevens Road

    2445 ft ยท 1 min ยท L Stevens Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Worcester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2950 ft ยท 51 sec ยท Southbridge Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Road

    34 m ยท 4 sec ยท Southbridge Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Southbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southbridge Street

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Southbridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    4.6 mi ยท 7 min ยท Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Southwest Cutoff

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft ยท 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 146

    763 ft ยท 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft ยท 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi ยท 2 min ยท Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi ยท 9 min ยท Worcester Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi ยท 9 min ยท Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi ยท 7 min ยท North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi ยท 8 min ยท Eddie Dowling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Old Louisquisset Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi ยท 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi ยท 17 min ยท East Providence Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

    585 ft ยท 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m ยท 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Hartwell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Troy Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Bedford Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m ยท 20 sec ยท Purchase Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlton 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi ยท 22%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi ยท 12%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi ยท 12%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi ยท 11%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi ยท 9%
Washington Street
4.58 mi ยท 7%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.5 mi ยท 00h 17m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 36m from Charlton
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Charlton and 29.6 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 51.53 mi (82.93 km).

Charlton

#1 Charlton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,698
Coordinates42.1356500, -71.9700700
Altitude271
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: Main Street (-71.969825, 42.135657)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L ยท about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.38 gal ยท 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.80 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $4.49 $9.83 $19.66

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 ยท Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlton and Fall River. The current time is 00:39:25.

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.