How far is Fall River, MA from Needham, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Needham, MA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Needham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Needham.
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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 · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street
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Continue on Central Street
944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Davol Street
4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
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Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
745 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
938 ft · 20 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
881 ft · 30 sec · May Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
61 m · 9 sec · Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Needham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Partly Sunny near Needham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Needham?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Fall River and 24.4 miles from Needham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Partly Sunny near Needham.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Needham. Straight-line distance: 40.41 mi (65.03 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 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Needham (-71.23283, 42.28343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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