How far is Fall River, MA from Norwood, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Norwood, MA is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Norwood.
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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 left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Street, Canton Street
795 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Westwood
34 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Street Rotary
1134 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1985 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Upland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Nahatan Street
68 m · 15 sec · Nahatan Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
22 m · 3 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Norwood.
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 Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Norwood?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Fall River and 22.7 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 34.14 mi (54.95 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 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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