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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Oxford, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
55.25 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.42 mi
74.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.42 mi
Kilometers
74.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.92 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, May 25, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Mon, May 25, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-05-25T08:14
Arrive Oxford
Mon, May 25, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Fall River
27.6 mi
00h 36m
To Oxford
27.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Memorial Day
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
Oxford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Memorial Day
Using Auburn as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Turnpike, Northbridge, Oxford

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    78 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Turnpike

    5 mi · 9 min · Central Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sutton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    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 Oxford.

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 26%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 14%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 14%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 10%
Central Turnpike
5.33 mi · 10%
Worcester Providence Road
4.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

14.6 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 36m from Fall River
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fall River and Rain Showers near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Fall River and 27.7 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fall River and Rain Showers near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blackstone, 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 Blackstone.

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 46.42 mi (74.71 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,709
Coordinates42.1167600, -71.8647900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Oxford (-71.86479, 42.11676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Oxford. The current time is 08:14:31.

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.