How far is Fall River, MA from Newbury, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Newbury, MA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Newbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Newbury.
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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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
2002 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Boston Road
3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
7.8 mi · 12 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Turn right onto Boston Road
1436 ft · 29 sec · Boston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hay Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Newman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road
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Turn left onto High Road
65 m · 5 sec · High Road
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Continue on High Road
25 m · 5 sec · High Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Newbury.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Newbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Newbury?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Fall River and 43.2 miles from Newbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near Newbury.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 75.29 mi (121.17 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 Newbury
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,175 |
| Coordinates | 42.7667600, -70.8453300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newbury (-70.84533, 42.76676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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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