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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Dunstable, MA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
85.06 mi
01h 50m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.06 mi
Kilometers
136.89 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
42.5 mi
00h 55m
To Dunstable
42.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

    77 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 39%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 27%
US 3 North
17.8 mi · 21%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 2%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 55m from Fall River
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Fall River and 42.5 miles from Dunstable.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Dunstable. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.58 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Dunstable (-71.48284, 42.67509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.19 $26.38
Premium $4.80 $14.40 $28.79
Diesel $4.49 $13.46 $26.93

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 Dunstable. The current time is 22:45:49.

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.