How far is Chelmsford, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelmsford and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford and Fall River.
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Start on Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Westford Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Academy Street
111 m · 12 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto North Road
152 m · 17 sec · North Road
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Turn left onto Littleton Road
67 m · 8 sec · Littleton Road
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Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
2365 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 38 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 Chelmsford 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
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chelmsford and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelmsford to Fall River?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 38.2 miles from Chelmsford and 39.3 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chelmsford and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelmsford and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.41 km).
#1 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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