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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Hudson, MA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
61.84 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.15 mi
83.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.84 mi
Kilometers
99.52 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Fall River
30.9 mi
00h 41m
To Hudson
30.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Woonsocket Industrial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mendon Road

    2146 ft · 48 sec · Mendon Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Mendon Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Paine Street

    3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Wrentham Street

    116 m · 9 sec · Wrentham Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Mechanic Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Hudson

    2385 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Route 85 Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 85 Connector

  31. 31

    Continue on Hudson Street

    2133 ft · 47 sec · Hudson Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    916 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Street

    528 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Avenue
19.5 mi · 31%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 24%
Eddie Dowling Highway
5.73 mi · 9%
South Main Street
4.62 mi · 7%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 5%
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
2.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Avenue

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 41m from Fall River
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Fall River and 30.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hudson is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blackstone, 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 Blackstone.

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 52.15 mi (83.93 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.80 $10.46 $20.92
Diesel $4.49 $9.78 $19.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Hudson. The current time is 03:36:24.

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.