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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Chelmsford, MA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
76.89 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.01 mi
101.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.75 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelmsford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Chelmsford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
38.5 mi
00h 50m
To Chelmsford
38.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 129 West: Chelmsford

    92 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Billerica Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Road

    152 m · 23 sec · North Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Academy Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive

    961 ft · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clover Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 43%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 30%
US 3 North
9.76 mi · 13%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Billerica Road
2.36 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 50m from Fall River
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Fall River and 38.5 miles from Chelmsford.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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 9.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Chelmsford. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.41 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chelmsford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population35,528
Coordinates42.5998100, -71.3672800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Chelmsford (-71.36728, 42.59981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.92 $23.83
Premium $4.80 $13.01 $26.01
Diesel $4.49 $12.16 $24.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Chelmsford. The current time is 00:18:34.

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.