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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Cheshire, MA is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
158.77 mi
03h 27m
Flight
118.82 mi
191.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.77 mi
Kilometers
255.52 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheshire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Cheshire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
79.3 mi
01h 43m
To Cheshire
79.5 mi
01h 43m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  39. 39

    Take the exit straight

    96 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street

  45. 45

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road

  47. 47

    Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road

  49. 49

    Continue on South State Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road

  50. 50

    Continue on South Street

    1503 ft · 37 sec · South Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Church Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.8 mi · 52%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 9%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 4%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 43m from Fall River
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Cheshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Fall River and 79.5 miles from Cheshire.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 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 then Mostly Cloudy near Cheshire.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.22 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cheshire

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,105
Coordinates42.5620300, -73.1628800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Cheshire (-73.16288, 42.56203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.57
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.78 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.80 $26.87 $53.75
Diesel $4.49 $25.13 $50.27

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 Cheshire. The current time is 22:39:45.

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.