How far is Fall River, MA from Hanover, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Hanover, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Hanover.
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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
16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
1730 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Central Square
649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
834 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
81 m · 10 sec · Commercial Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Plymouth Street
600 ft · 12 sec · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Turn slight right onto Spring Street
24 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Whitman Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1607 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1817 ft · 44 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Broadway
1392 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
78 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Hanover.
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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
16 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Hanover?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Fall River and 19.4 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 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 Hanover
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.1131600, -70.8119900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-70.81199, 42.11316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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