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

The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Fall River, MA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
79.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
67.36 mi
108.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.36 mi
Kilometers
108.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.54 mi
Kilometers
128 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Dracut
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dracut
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 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
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dracut
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Dracut
39.6 mi
00h 43m
To Fall River
40 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Street

    565 ft · 15 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merrimack Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Merrimack Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1350 ft · 42 sec · Central Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorham Street

    2372 ft · 1 min · Gorham Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Lowell Connector

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 41%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 29%
Lowell Connector
12.4 mi · 16%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 4%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
1.69 mi · 2%
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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 43m from Dracut
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Dracut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Dracut and 40 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.2 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 9.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 67.36 mi (108.41 km).

Dracut

#1 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
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: (-71.302066, 42.670342)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.80 $13.49 $26.97
Diesel $4.49 $12.61 $25.22

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 Dracut and Fall River. The current time is 04:59:49.

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.