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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Acushnet, MA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.86 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.86 mi
Kilometers
25.52 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acushnet
Tue, Apr 14, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Tue, Apr 14, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-14T17:59
Arrive Acushnet
Tue, Apr 14, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westport
MA

Town of the United States

From Fall River
7.9 mi
00h 12m
To Acushnet
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

    926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodman Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1343 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Street

    1398 ft · 32 sec · County Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sawyer Street

    1622 ft · 50 sec · Sawyer Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Acushnet Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Acushnet Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    1761 ft · 48 sec · Wood Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Slocum Street

    2230 ft · 1 min · Slocum Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    73 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hayes Street

    121 m · 18 sec · Hayes Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayes Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
11.9 mi · 75%
Acushnet Avenue
1.51 mi · 10%
Slocum Street
0.42 mi · 3%
Wood Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Sawyer Street
0.31 mi · 2%
County Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Keep slight right

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
00h 12m from Fall River
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Acushnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Fall River and 8 miles from Acushnet.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Acushnet.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

39 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

66 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

72 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Acushnet. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.66 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Acushnet (-70.90782, 41.68066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.46 $4.92
Premium $4.80 $2.69 $5.37
Diesel $4.49 $2.51 $5.03

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Acushnet. The current time is 17:59:54.

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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.