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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Richmond, MA is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.45 mi
03h 00m
Flight
122.65 mi
197.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.45 mi
Kilometers
238.91 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T18:39
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Fall River
74.1 mi
01h 30m
To Richmond
74.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 41: West Stockbridge

    892 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Great Barrington Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Great Barrington Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockbridge Road

    835 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Albany Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Road

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
90.7 mi · 61%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

75.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
01h 30m from Fall River
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Fall River and 74.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.39 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Richmond

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,410
Coordinates42.3731400, -73.3676100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Richmond (-73.36761, 42.37314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.77
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.38 $40.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.80 $25.15 $50.29
Diesel $4.49 $23.52 $47.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Richmond. The current time is 18:39:16.

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.