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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.71 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.05 mi
93.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.71 mi
Kilometers
107.36 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
33.4 mi
00h 45m
To Salem
33.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

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. 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

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dalton Parkway

    816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Gedney Street

    134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street

  28. 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.

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 49%
I 93 North
12 mi · 18%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
3.58 mi · 5%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 45m from Fall River
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Avon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Salem. Straight-line distance: 58.05 mi (93.43 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Salem

The capital of Massachusetts.

Population43,581
Coordinates42.5195400, -70.8967200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.28
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Fall River and Salem. The current time is 01:11:09.

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.