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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.14 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Rockland
17.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

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.

  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

    3239 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Reed Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Reed Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16 mi · 45%
Bedford Street
6.31 mi · 18%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 11%
Pleasant Street
2.97 mi · 8%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 5%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 26m from Fall River
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 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).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Rockland (-70.91616, 42.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Rockland. The current time is 02:40:14.

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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.