How far is Fall River, MA from Ayer, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Ayer, MA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Ayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Ayer.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 22 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
118 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Woonsocket Industrial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway
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Turn left onto Mendon Road
2146 ft · 48 sec · Mendon Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Mendon Road
2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Paine Street
3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street
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Continue on Wrentham Street
116 m · 9 sec · Wrentham Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
49 m · 3 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hartford Avenue
2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 110: Littleton, Ayer
2103 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Street
1 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
69 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
128 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Ayer.
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.
Hartford Avenue
Merge slight left
33 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Ayer?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Bellingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Fall River and 39.6 miles from Ayer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ayer.
Stop Ideas Near Bellingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellingham.
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Ayer. Straight-line distance: 63.44 mi (102.1 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ayer (-71.58979, 42.5612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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