How far is Fall River, MA from Duxbury, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Duxbury, MA is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Duxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Duxbury.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street
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Continue on Central Street
944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Davol Street
4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
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Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 East: Middleboro
1854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New State Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New State Highway
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Continue on Cape Road
2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on Harding Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
136 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 North: Boston
2918 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3A North: South Duxbury
125 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tremont Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
775 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Holmes Place
33 m · 5 sec · Holmes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Duxbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Middleborough Rotary
Exit the rotary
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Duxbury?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Fall River and 21.7 miles from Duxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Middleborough
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 34.2 mi (55.04 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Duxbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,932 |
| Coordinates | 42.0417700, -70.6722600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duxbury (-70.67226, 42.04177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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