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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Belmont, MA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
59.02 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.99 mi
77.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Jun 10, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Wed, Jun 10, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-06-10T11:24
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Jun 10, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Fall River
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Belmont
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 18 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street

    944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davol Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street

    155 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale

    131 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grove Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Street

    2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3240 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Trapelo Road

    1691 ft · 42 sec · Trapelo Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 56%
I 95 North
11.8 mi · 20%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 7%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Grove Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 39m from Fall River
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Partly Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Fall River and 29.5 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Partly Sunny near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.24 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Belmont. The current time is 11:24:23.

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.