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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Gloucester, MA is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
86.65 mi
01h 55m
Flight
67.9 mi
109.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.9 mi
Kilometers
109.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.65 mi
Kilometers
139.45 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
43.3 mi
00h 57m
To Gloucester
43.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester

    591 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2957 ft · 46 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

    19 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grant Circle

    41 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1330 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dale Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Dale Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38%
Yankee Division Highway
19.6 mi · 23%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 15%
I 93 North
12 mi · 14%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 57m from Fall River
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Fall River and 43.3 miles from Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Gloucester is Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.2 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 7.1 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 12.1 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 7.2 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 67.9 mi (109.27 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Gloucester (-70.66313, 42.61405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.80 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $4.49 $13.73 $27.47

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 Gloucester. The current time is 05:51:36.

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.