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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Berkley, MA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
12.4 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.65 mi
17.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.65 mi
Kilometers
17.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.96 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkley
Fri, Apr 10, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Fri, Apr 10, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-10T19:06
Arrive Berkley
Fri, Apr 10, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Somerset
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
6.2 mi
00h 08m
To Berkley
6.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Friday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Assonet, Dighton

    1078 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
4.6 mi · 37%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 33%
North Main Street
2.42 mi · 20%
South Main Street
0.84 mi · 7%
Assonet
0.2 mi · 2%
Central Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

4.6 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 08m from Fall River
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Berkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Fall River and 6.2 miles from Berkley.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

61 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Berkley. Straight-line distance: 10.65 mi (17.14 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Berkley (-71.08282, 41.84593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Berkley. The current time is 19:06:02.

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.