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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Medfield, MA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
45.15 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.47 mi
55.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.15 mi
Kilometers
72.66 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medfield
Sun, May 24, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, May 24, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-05-24T12:01
Arrive Medfield
Sun, May 24, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Attleboro
MA

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From Fall River
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Medfield
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph E
Destination
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island

    1930 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk

    110 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Foxboro, Boston

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Walpole

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway

    1486 ft · 32 sec · General Edwards Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · General Edwards Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    609 ft · 11 sec · Old Post Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    615 ft · 19 sec · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street

  27. 27

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

    118 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Street

    137 m · 9 sec · North Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
17.6 mi · 39%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
11.1 mi · 25%
Newport Avenue
3.58 mi · 8%
Fall River Avenue
1.99 mi · 4%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attleboro
00h 31m from Fall River
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fall River and Rain near Medfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Attleboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Fall River and 22.6 miles from Medfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fall River and Rain near Medfield.

Stop Ideas Near Attleboro

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Medfield. Straight-line distance: 34.47 mi (55.48 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population13,011
Coordinates42.1876000, -71.3064500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Medfield (-71.30645, 42.1876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Medfield. The current time is 12:01:15.

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.