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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.43 mi
01h 57m
Flight
75.29 mi
121.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-18T18:57
Arrive Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
43.2 mi
00h 58m
To Newbury
43.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

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.

  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

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Boston Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hay Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Newman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto High Road

    65 m · 5 sec · High Road

  24. 24

    Continue on High Road

    25 m · 5 sec · High Road

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 15%
I 93 North
12 mi · 14%
Newburyport Turnpike
7.78 mi · 9%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 5%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 58m from Fall River
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 75.29 mi (121.17 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newbury

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,175
Coordinates42.7667600, -70.8453300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Newbury (-70.84533, 42.76676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Newbury. The current time is 18:57:31.

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.