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

The estimated driving distance from Fall River, MA to Berlin, MA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.66 mi
01h 29m · estimated
Flight
53.08 mi
85.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.08 mi
Kilometers
85.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
71.66 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
115.32 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Fri, Apr 10, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Fri, Apr 10, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-10T12:09
Arrive Berlin
Fri, Apr 10, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
26.5 mi
00h 44m
To Berlin
45.1 mi
00h 44m

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
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

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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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 44m from Fall River
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Sunny near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Fall River and 45.1 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.42 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Berlin

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,731
Coordinates42.3812000, -71.6370100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Berlin (-71.63701, 42.3812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 Berlin. The current time is 12:09:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.