How far is Fall River, MA from Brookline, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Brookline, MA is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Brookline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Brookline.
-
1
Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street
-
4
Continue on Central Street
944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
-
5
Turn right onto Davol Street
4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
-
6
Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
-
8
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
-
10
Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Dedham
1599 ft · 47 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Providence Highway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Providence Highway
-
13
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
-
14
Turn left onto Independence Drive
2415 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive
-
15
Continue on Grove Street
901 ft · 20 sec · Grove Street
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
77 m · 4 sec · Grove Street
-
17
Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street
-
18
Continue on Newton Street
1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street
-
19
Turn left onto Clyde Street
1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street
-
20
Continue on Lee Street
3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street
-
21
Continue on Lee Street
1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street
-
22
Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
-
23
Continue on Washington Street
127 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
-
24
Turn right onto Walnut Street
533 ft · 29 sec · Walnut Street
-
25
Turn right onto Washington Street
124 m · 21 sec · Washington Street
-
26
Turn left onto White Place
822 ft · 35 sec · White Place
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Brookline.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 near Brookline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Brookline?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Fall River and 26.4 miles from Brookline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Brookline is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 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 Brookline
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 59,022 |
| Coordinates | 42.3317600, -71.1211600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookline (-71.12116, 42.33176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.