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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Medway, MA is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
47.92 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.86 mi
52.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.92 mi
Kilometers
77.12 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
23.9 mi
00h 31m
To Medway
24 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward King Street, Franklin, Woonsocket Rhode Island

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on King Street, Franklin

    66 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto King Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 48 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Street

    90 m · 8 sec · East Central Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sanford Street

    795 ft · 18 sec · Sanford Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Village Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
22.6 mi · 47%
Amvets Highway
15 mi · 31%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 8%
Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 7%
King Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 31m from Fall River
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fall River and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Fall River and 24 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Fall River and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Medway. Straight-line distance: 32.86 mi (52.88 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Medway. The current time is 12:49:14.

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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.