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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Bellingham, MA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
37.46 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.28 mi
50.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.28 mi
Kilometers
50.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.28 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Seekonk
MA

Town in the United States

From Fall River
18.7 mi
00h 25m
To Bellingham
18.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Woonsocket Industrial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mendon Road

    2146 ft · 48 sec · Mendon Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Mendon Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Paine Street

    3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Wrentham Street

    116 m · 9 sec · Wrentham Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Mechanic Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 39%
Eddie Dowling Highway
5.73 mi · 15%
South Main Street
4.62 mi · 12%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 8%
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
2.82 mi · 8%
Mendon Road
2.41 mi · 6%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 25m from Fall River
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Fall River and 18.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bellingham is Partly Sunny.

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 Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 31.28 mi (50.34 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.80 $6.33 $12.67
Diesel $4.49 $5.92 $11.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Bellingham. The current time is 02:11:05.

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.