How far is Fall River, MA from Mattapoisett, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Mattapoisett, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Mattapoisett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Mattapoisett.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive
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Turn left onto Borden Street
77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street
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Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
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Turn left onto Rodman Street
134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mattapoisett
2208 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto North Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Street
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Turn right onto County Road
1962 ft · 40 sec · County Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1571 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Mattapoisett.
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.
I 195 East
Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Rain Showers Likely near Mattapoisett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Mattapoisett?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smith Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Fall River and 10.3 miles from Mattapoisett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Rain Showers Likely near Mattapoisett.
Stop Ideas Near Smith Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith Mills.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Mattapoisett. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mattapoisett
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,427 |
| Coordinates | 41.6584400, -70.8161500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattapoisett (-70.81615, 41.65844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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