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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Carlisle, MA is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
69.65 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.05 mi
93.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.65 mi
Kilometers
112.09 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Fall River
34.9 mi
00h 47m
To Carlisle
34.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford

    1266 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bedford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bedford Street

  13. 13

    Continue on The Great Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · The Great Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Road

    964 ft · 37 sec · North Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carlisle Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bedford Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westford Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Westford Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Westford Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Westford Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 47%
I 95 North
22.1 mi · 32%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Bedford Road
2.35 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
The Great Road
1.8 mi · 3%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 47m from Fall River
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Fall River and 34.8 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 58.05 mi (93.43 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Carlisle

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population5,231
Coordinates42.5292600, -71.3495000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Carlisle (-71.3495, 42.52926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.57
Round trip
$19.14
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.57 $19.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.80 $11.81 $23.61
Diesel $4.49 $11.04 $22.08

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 Carlisle. The current time is 22:40:31.

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.