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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Acton, MA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.94 mi
01h 33m
Flight
55.99 mi
90.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.99 mi
Kilometers
90.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 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 Acton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-18T04:48
Arrive Acton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM 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
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Fall River
35 mi
00h 46m
To Acton
35 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street

    944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davol Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    69 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    3128 ft · 60 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Great Road

    2622 ft · 57 sec · Great Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Acton.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 47%
I 95 North
18.9 mi · 27%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Concord Turnpike
3.89 mi · 6%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 46m from Fall River
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Fall River and 35 miles from Acton.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near Acton.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.3 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 13.2 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 6.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Acton. Straight-line distance: 55.99 mi (90.1 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Acton

#2 Acton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population23,503
Coordinates42.4850900, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Acton (-71.43284, 42.48509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.61
Round trip
$19.22
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.61 $19.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.80 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $4.49 $11.09 $22.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Acton. The current time is 04:48:32.

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.