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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.78 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.78 mi
Kilometers
62.41 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T07:07
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Hanover
19.4 mi
00h 30m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

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.

  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

    16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham

    1730 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater

    532 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Square

    649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bedford Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Auburn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    834 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Commercial Street

    81 m · 10 sec · Commercial Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plymouth Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Plymouth Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Spring Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Whitman Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1607 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    1817 ft · 44 sec · Winter Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    78 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16 mi · 41%
Bedford Street
4.51 mi · 12%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 10%
Broadway
3.37 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
2.97 mi · 8%
Whitman Street
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 30m from Fall River
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 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).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,624
Coordinates42.1131600, -70.8119900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Hanover (-70.81199, 42.11316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Hanover. The current time is 07:07:34.

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.