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

The estimated driving distance from Fall River, MA to Hanson, MA is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.74 mi
01h 00m · estimated
Flight
29.43 mi
47.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
39.74 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
63.95 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Fri, Apr 10, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-10T08:57
Arrive Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
14.7 mi
00h 30m
To Hanson
25 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Friday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 30m from Fall River
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 14.7 miles from Fall River and 25 miles from Hanson.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall River and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

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 Hanson. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.37 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.80 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.49 $6.28 $12.57

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Hanson. The current time is 08:57:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.