How far is Fall River, MA from Norwell, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Norwell, MA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
42.02 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.82 mi
59.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.82 mi
Kilometers
59.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.02 mi
Kilometers
67.63 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwell
Sun, May 31, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, May 31, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-05-31T06:08
Arrive Norwell
Sun, May 31, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Bridgewater
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
21 mi
00h 32m
To Norwell
21 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Norwell.

  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

    16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham

    1730 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater

    532 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Square

    649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2782 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1925 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Market Street

    1698 ft · 40 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1894 ft · 49 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Water Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16 mi · 38%
Bedford Street
6.31 mi · 15%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 10%
Webster Street
3.31 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
2.97 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

16 mi · 00h 18m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgewater
00h 32m from Fall River
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Norwell?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Fall River and 21 miles from Norwell.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwell.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bridgewater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

28 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

41 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Norwell. Straight-line distance: 36.82 mi (59.26 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norwell

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,171
Coordinates42.1617700, -70.7939300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Norwell (-70.79393, 42.16177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Norwell. The current time is 06:08:32.

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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.