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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Ipswich, MA is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
80.6 mi
01h 49m
Flight
69.44 mi
111.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.6 mi
Kilometers
129.72 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Fall River
40.3 mi
00h 55m
To Ipswich
40.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ipswich Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ipswich Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Topsfield Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Depot Square

    119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    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 Ipswich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 41%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 16%
I 93 North
12 mi · 15%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
I 95 North
3.75 mi · 5%
Topsfield Road
3.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 55m from Fall River
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Fall River and 40.3 miles from Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Ipswich is Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 69.44 mi (111.76 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ipswich

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,091
Coordinates42.6792600, -70.8411600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.53 $25.06
Premium $4.80 $13.68 $27.35
Diesel $4.49 $12.79 $25.58

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 Ipswich. The current time is 05:26:14.

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.