How far is Fall River, MA from North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
78.78 mi
01h 39m
Flight
68.91 mi
110.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.91 mi
Kilometers
110.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.79 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-14T18:05
Arrive North Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
39.4 mi
00h 49m
To North Andover
39.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and North Andover.

  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 right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Andover

    811 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

    63 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1618 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

    1665 ft · 50 sec · Waverley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Middlesex Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
33.6 mi · 43%
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 42%
I 495 North
4.11 mi · 5%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.35 mi
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 49m from Fall River
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to North Andover?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 39.4 miles from Fall River and 39.4 miles from North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Sunny near North Andover.

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 10.1 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 10 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 9.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

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 North Andover. Straight-line distance: 68.91 mi (110.9 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
North Andover

#2 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: North Andover (-71.13506, 42.6987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.80 $13.34 $26.68
Diesel $4.49 $12.48 $24.95

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and North Andover. The current time is 18:05:15.

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.