How far is Fall River, MA from North Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to North Amherst, MA is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and North Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and North Amherst.
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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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
118 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 90
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sykes Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Street
59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on Belchertown Road
115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road
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Continue on College Street
2078 ft · 55 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto South Whitney Street
1003 ft · 33 sec · South Whitney Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Triangle Street
2706 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street
27 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street
85 m · 6 sec · Triangle Street
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Continue on North Pleasant Street
1522 ft · 46 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on North Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sunderland Road
43 m · 8 sec · Sunderland Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and North Amherst.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to North Amherst?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Fall River and 54.1 miles from North Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and North Amherst. Straight-line distance: 85.91 mi (138.26 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 North Amherst
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.4103700, -72.5309200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Amherst (-72.53092, 42.41037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.80 | $33.59 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.14 | $34.29 |
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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