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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Attleboro, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
24.03 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.09 mi
29.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.67 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attleboro
Tue, Apr 14, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Tue, Apr 14, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-14T19:27
Arrive Attleboro
Tue, Apr 14, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

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
Seekonk
MA

Town in the United States

From Fall River
12 mi
00h 18m
To Attleboro
12 mi
00h 18m

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
Attleboro Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island

    1930 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk

    110 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cottage Street

    1927 ft · 35 sec · Cottage Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
11.1 mi · 46%
County Street
4.65 mi · 19%
Newport Avenue
3.2 mi · 13%
Fall River Avenue
1.99 mi · 8%
Pawtucket Avenue
1.08 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

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

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 18m from Fall River
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Attleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Fall River and 12 miles from Attleboro.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Attleboro. Straight-line distance: 18.09 mi (29.11 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Attleboro (-71.28561, 41.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 Attleboro. The current time is 19:27:07.

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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.