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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Buckland, MA is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.02 mi
03h 04m
Flight
104.01 mi
167.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.01 mi
Kilometers
167.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.02 mi
Kilometers
223.73 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T05:40
Arrive Buckland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Fall River
69.5 mi
01h 32m
To Buckland
69.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Mount Tom Road

    2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street

    2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  39. 39

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

    551 ft · 9 sec · South Street

  40. 40

    Continue on New South Street

    556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street

  41. 41

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Berkshire Trail East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East

  52. 52

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Cape Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cape Street

  54. 54

    Continue on Suburban Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive

  55. 55

    Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Upper Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Upper Street

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Charlemont Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Charlemont Road

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charlemont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
59 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.7 mi · 34%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 10%
I 91 North
11 mi · 8%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 32m from Fall River
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Buckland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Fall River and 69.6 miles from Buckland.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Buckland is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Buckland. Straight-line distance: 104.01 mi (167.38 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Buckland

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,851
Coordinates42.5923100, -72.7917600
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Buckland (-72.79176, 42.59231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.57 L · about $19.10
Round trip
$38.20
9.82 gal · 37.14 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.10 $38.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.59 $43.18
Premium $4.80 $23.56 $47.13
Diesel $4.49 $22.04 $44.07

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 Buckland. The current time is 05:40:38.

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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.