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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Dracut, MA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
79.21 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.36 mi
108.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.36 mi
Kilometers
108.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.21 mi
Kilometers
127.48 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dracut
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T05:04
Arrive Dracut
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
39.6 mi
00h 51m
To Dracut
39.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lowell Connector

    156 m · 11 sec · Lowell Connector

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gorham Street

    1512 ft · 47 sec · Gorham Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Way

    623 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Street

    1359 ft · 45 sec · Central Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    149 m · 12 sec · Prescott Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Arlington Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · Arlington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    67 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 41%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 29%
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 13%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Lowell Connector
2.94 mi · 4%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 51m from Fall River
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Dracut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Fall River and 39.6 miles from Dracut.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Dracut is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.2 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 9.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Dracut. Straight-line distance: 67.36 mi (108.41 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Dracut (-71.30201, 42.67037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.80 $13.39 $26.78
Diesel $4.49 $12.52 $25.04

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 Dracut. The current time is 05:04:15.

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.