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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
86.36 mi
01h 59m
Flight
75.21 mi
121.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.21 mi
Kilometers
121.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.36 mi
Kilometers
138.98 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Whitinsville
MA

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
43.2 mi
00h 59m
To Ashburnham
43.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North

    11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Princeton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westminster Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Sanborn Street

    2939 ft · 2 min · Sanborn Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashburnham Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 17%
I 190 North
8.88 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 9%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 9%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 8%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitinsville
00h 59m from Fall River
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Fall River and 43.2 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 75.21 mi (121.04 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.60 $29.20
Premium $4.80 $15.93 $31.87
Diesel $4.49 $14.90 $29.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Ashburnham. The current time is 04:42:55.

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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.