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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Georgetown, MA is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.44 mi
01h 47m
Flight
71.22 mi
114.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.22 mi
Kilometers
114.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.44 mi
Kilometers
131.07 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Fall River
40.8 mi
00h 53m
To Georgetown
40.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 133 West: Georgetown

    1988 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Street

    79 m · 9 sec · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 40%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 16%
I 95 North
12.3 mi · 15%
I 93 North
12 mi · 15%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 53m from Fall River
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Fall River and 40.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.5 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 9.4 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 9.8 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 9.5 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 71.22 mi (114.62 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Georgetown

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates42.7250900, -70.9911700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Georgetown (-70.99117, 42.72509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.33
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.16 $22.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.62 $25.24
Premium $4.80 $13.77 $27.55
Diesel $4.49 $12.88 $25.76

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 Georgetown. The current time is 06:56:53.

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.