How far is Fall River, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Salem, MA is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Salem.
-
1
Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street
-
4
Continue on Central Street
944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
-
5
Turn right onto Davol Street
4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
-
6
Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
-
9
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
84 m · 9 sec
-
12
Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street
-
13
Continue on Fourth Street
32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street
-
14
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
-
15
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
-
16
Continue on Broadway
48 m · 5 sec · Broadway
-
17
Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
-
19
Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
-
20
Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
-
21
Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
-
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
-
23
Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
-
24
Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
-
25
Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
-
26
Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
-
27
Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Salem.
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 near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Salem?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Fall River and 33.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Salem is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Salem. Straight-line distance: 58.05 mi (93.43 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 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.