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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Hanson, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
33.86 mi
00h 51m
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

Road route
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.5 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Tue, May 26, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Tue, May 26, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-05-26T17:44
Arrive Hanson
Tue, May 26, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
17 mi
00h 25m
To Hanson
16.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    656 ft · 18 sec · Highland Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harvard Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  17. 17

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

    998 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Washington Street

    905 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16 mi · 47%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 12%
Bedford Street
3.2 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
2.97 mi · 9%
West Washington Street
2.14 mi · 6%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 25m from Fall River
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Areas Of 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 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17 miles from Fall River and 16.9 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 4.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Fall River and Areas Of 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: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Hanson. The current time is 17:44:09.

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.