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

The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to Fall River, MA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
85.8 mi
01h 33m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.8 mi
Kilometers
138.08 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dunstable
42.5 mi
00h 46m
To Fall River
43.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunstable 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 38%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 26%
US 3 South
17.5 mi · 20%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 4%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Dunstable Road
1.46 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 46m from Dunstable
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Fall River?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Dunstable and 43.3 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.58 km).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
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 (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.57
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.79 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.32 $26.65
Premium $4.80 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $4.49 $13.60 $27.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and Fall River. The current time is 21:03:27.

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.