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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.45 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.74 mi
28.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.45 mi
Kilometers
32.91 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mattapoisett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Mattapoisett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Smith Mills
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
10.2 mi
00h 13m
To Mattapoisett
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Mattapoisett Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Rochester as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

    926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodman Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mattapoisett

    2208 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road

    1962 ft · 40 sec · County Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1571 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
18.3 mi · 90%
North Street
0.77 mi · 4%
County Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Hartwell Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Sullivan Drive
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith Mills
00h 13m from Fall River
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

51 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

65 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

76 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Mattapoisett. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Mattapoisett

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,427
Coordinates41.6584400, -70.8161500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Mattapoisett (-70.81615, 41.65844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Mattapoisett. The current time is 08:17:23.

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.