How far is Fall River, MA from Rockland, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Rockland, MA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Rockland.
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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
16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
1730 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Central Square
649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2782 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1925 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1698 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
3239 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Reed Street
30 m · 4 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Rockland.
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.
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.
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 near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Rockland?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fall River and 17.6 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Rockland is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 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 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-70.91616, 42.13066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
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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